Mứt dừa aka Candied coconut ribbons is a type of snack made from coconut meat, this is a combination of coconut meat and white sugar to create a mild sweet taste. Candied coconut ribbons are a very popular snack with a recipe created by Ben Tre people. Because the soil of the Southwest is very suitable for coconut growth, people can see coconut gardens everywhere. To take advantage of this abundant source of fruit specialties, people here have created a way to process coconut meat into delicious Candied coconut ribbons.
History
Ben Tre province is known as the homeland of coconut. People use coconut resources to make Candied coconut ribbons during Lunar New Year. Therefore, every year around the 10th lunar month, many places in Ben Tre province start making this famous and sweet snack for Tet holiday.
Specialties
To make delicious Candied coconut ribbons, people have to do many steps. First, they grate the coconut into fibers, wash them, and let them dry.
In the next step, grated coconut is marinated with sugar and other spices in different ways. The complete process requires technique, skills, and experience to make such fine candied coconut ribbons.
Candied coconut ribbons are made from natural ingredients. Besides the bright white of coconut meat, people also add natural coloring to make the candied ribbons look more eye-catching, such as green from pandan leaves, red from spiny bitter cucumber, purple from taro, and yellow from durian, among others.
During Tet, people sit together, and enjoy candied coconut ribbons and tea, creating a warm atmosphere.
Main ingredient
– Coconut
– Sugar
– Other spices
Recommend some places to enjoy
Not only Ben Tre, Mứt dừa is now sold everywhere. But especially, diners should still go to its homeland, to feel all the true flavors contained in this rustic wine.
– Miếng Tâm Đức: Giong Trom Town, Giong Trom District, Ben Tre Province
– Mứt dừa non Bến Tre: No. 95 Nguyen Thai Binh Street, Ward 4, District 1
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Mứt dừa is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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