Beyond its exquisite taste, Hanoi green sticky rice cake holds deep cultural significance, traditionally served during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunions and moonlit celebrations. The vibrant green hue of the rice cake symbolizes the bumper crop, while the delicate fragrance evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
History
Unlike Cốm, which has existed throughout hundreds of histories, Bánh Cốm Hà Nội dish only appeared in the second half of the 19th century. It was said to have been created by an ancestor of the Nguyen Duy family on Hang Than Street in 1865, based on the traditional Bánh Chưng (Sticky rice cake). Since then, Bánh Cốm has gradually become a familiar specialty of Hang Than Street in particular and Hanoi in general.
Specialties
What makes Hanoi Bánh Cốm so attractive and loved by both domestic and international customers is its appealing flavor. Taking the first bite of Bánh Cốm, you can immediately feel its softness, the sweetness of mung beans combined with the gentle yet intoxicating aroma of lotus jam. In the cold weather in Hanoi, there is nothing better than sipping with a cup of hot tea while enjoying Bánh Cốm.
It is known that in the past, Bánh Cốm was only available in the autumn and after the cốm crop started, but now thanks to the demand and love of diners, Bánh Cốm in Hanoi is produced all year round.
To know how much Hanoi people cherish Bánh Cốm, you can just look at how they use it on important holidays. Bánh Cốm is used in traditional wedding ceremonies, it is placed in a red box like a red thread tying the couple together, a wish of happiness sent to the bride and groom who will live together until the end of their lives.
Main ingredients
There are two main ingredients of Bánh Cốm Hà Nội, including
– The crust: the crust is made from delicious sticky rice and cốm. The chef must make the crust chewy, fragrant and delicious.
– The filling: the filling is made from mung beans. They are ground, and add water and sugar in the correct ratio. Then add ingredients such as grated coconut, lotus jam, and grapefruit essential oil.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Bánh cốm Nguyên Ninh: Nguyen Ninh is a long-standing delicious Bánh Cốm brand in Hanoi. The ingredients are carefully selected, fresh cốm from Vong village, and mung beans from Son La,… creating the most standard cakes with rich and delicious flavors.
Address: No. 11, Hang Thang Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
- Bánh cốm Hà Nội Xưa Nay: Thanks to the difference and creativity in flavor when combining the scent of grapefruit and vanilla, Bánh Cốm is delicious and has a unique flavor.
Address: No. 60, Hang Thang Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bánh Cốm Hà Nội is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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