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Traditional cuisine is an essential aspect of a country’s culture, and in Vietnam, one of the most beloved traditional dishes is “Banh troi nuoc”.. Made with glutinous rice flour and fil

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TRANDITIONAL CUISINE: BANH TROI NUOC

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Module name: English 1

Lecturers: Phạm Thị Tuấn

Ha Noi, May 2nd, 2023 EVALUATION BOARD

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INTRODUCTION 4

CONTENT 5

I THE ORIGIN OF BANH TROI NUOC AND HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT IT 5

II INGREDIENTS AND PROCESSING OF “BANH TROI NUOC” 8

1 Ingredients 8

2 Processing of “Banh Troi Nuoc” 8

III THE MEANING OF “BANH TROI NUOC” 10

CONCLUSION 12

Traditional cuisine is an essential aspect of a country’s culture, and in Vietnam, one of the most beloved traditional dishes is “Banh troi nuoc” Made with glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweetened mung bean paste or caramelized sugar, “Banh troi nuoc” has a unique taste and texture that has captured the hearts and taste buds of many generations of Vietnamese people

In this discussion, we will delve into the history, preparation, and significance of “Banh troi nuoc”, exploring how this delicious dessert has become

a cultural symbol of Vietnam and examining it’s role in Vietnamese traditions and celebrations

I THE ORIGIN OF BANH TROI NUOC AND HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT IT

Banh troi is a type of traditional Vietnamese food and commonly during Tet Han Thuc on the 3rd day of the third lunar month in the year, also known as “the day of Banh troi - banh chay” In each region, Banh troi has different variations

As in Cao Bang and Lang Son, the Tay ethnic people make a cake which similar to Banh troi, of the lowland people It’s called “coóng phù” This cake is eaten with ginger - flavored hot sugarcane juice

Meanwhile, in the Red River Delta area like Ha Noi, Ha Tay, Banh troi will be smaller in size, inside is rock sugar with sweetness or green bean paste and sesame outside This cake is eaten with sugar sauce along with the unique aroma of ginger Down to the South of Vietnam, Banh troi (also known as Che troi nuoc) is eaten a little differently, where it is wrapped in sweet jaggery and the size is quite big It’s served with sugar water, ginger and coconut milk

Regarding the name of the cake, many people think that it comes from the process of boiling the cake during processing This is also quite reasonable but still not convincing enough According to some documents on Vietnamese cuisine and culture, the “Banh troi nuoc” is inspired by the Legend of the Dragon and the Fairy

of the Vietnamese people

Lac Long Quan was the son of a mountain god and a water dragon, near the Eastern Sea He was very strong, intelligent and brave Meanwhile, a fairy named

Au Co was the daughter of a king in the Northern Mountains She was kind-hearted and taught her people to cultivate their lands Lac Long Quan and Au Co met accidentally and fell in love each other A while later, Au Co gave birth a bouch of 100 eggs The eggs then hatched into 100 beautiful children The children

are said to be descendants of the Vietnamese people now So, there is a new word called ‘compatriot’ that implies the close relationship of each Vietnam person The hundred small cakes represent the hundred eggs of Lac Long Quan Banh Troi Nuoc represents 50 eggs that hatch into 50 children who go to the forest to follow their mother Banh Chay represents 50 children who follow their father to the sea And from then until now, “Banh Troi Nuoc” is considered one of the cakes showing a precious tradition of the nation

There are many people who believe that the ‘Han Thuc New Year’ of Vietnamese people originates from China and the “Banh troi nuoc” is, too However, the customs and dishes of the Vietnamese New Year are somewhat different from those of China and have their own characteristics According to recorded history, in 1292, King Tran Nhan Tong himself asserted that “Han Thuc New Year” was "ancient Annamese custom" before ambassador of the Nguyen Dynasty It proves that, Han Thuc New Year is actually a custom of the ancients Vietnamese, not the culture of the Chinese New Year

II INGREDIENTS AND PROCESSING OF “BANH TROI NUOC”

1 Ingredients

 500g glutinous rice flour

 200g green beans without skin

 220g palm sugar (or yellow sugar)

 100ml coconut milk (with or without it is okay)

 300ml filtered water

 20g roasted sesame

 1 piece of ginger

 1 tablespoon fried onion

 ½ teaspoon oil

 1 teaspoon salt

2 Processing of “Banh Troi Nuoc”

a Step 1: How to make cake filling

 Wash green beans, soak with 500ml of water for 30 minutes or 50ml for 8 hours

 Put soaked beans in a pot, cook with 100ml of coconut milk, 50ml of filtered water

 Cook and stir the mixture for about 30 minutes

 When the beans are soft, turn off the heat and let cool

 Once the green beans have cooled down, add ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fried onions and mix well

 Then, roll into balls about 5-6 cm in diameter

b Step 2: How to cook ginger juice

 Ginger is washed, smashed or cut into strips

 Palm sugar cut into small pieces

 Put ginger, jaggery and 500ml of filtered water in a pot, bring to a boil over low heat

 Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves

 You can add a little salt to enhance the taste

 When the water boils, giving off the scent of ginger, turn off the stove

c Step 3: Instructions on how to make water cake dough

 Put 500g of glutinous rice flour in a bowl, slowly add 300ml of water (warm water can be used) along with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil

 Pour in the water and gently knead the dough with your hands

 Knead until the dough is no longer lumpy, then cover the bowl with cling film

 Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes

 Then take out the dough, divide it into small pieces, and roll them into balls

 Put a little dough on the flat surface to make the dough and put the dough balls on it

 Roll each piece to about 8-10 cm in diameter

 Put the green bean paste on the dough, seal it

d Step 4: How to cook cake

 Boil about 4-500ml of water, when the water boils, lower it to medium heat

 Then, slowly drop each ball of dough into the pot

 Boil for about 30 minutes until the dough balls float to the surface

 Remove the cake and put it in a bowl of cold water

 Boil ginger sugar water and then scoop into the bowl containing the floating balls

 Sprinkle a little sesame on top and you're done

III.THE MEANING OF “BANH TROI NUOC”

In culture: There is a story that says that the “banh troi banh chay” has been

around since the reign of Hung Vuong The custom of making these two cakes remind of the legend of Au Co's ‘one hundred-egg pouch’ The hundred small cakes represent the hundred eggs of Lac Long Quan “Banh troi” represents 50 eggs that hatch into 50 children who go to the forest to follow their mother Banh chay represents 50 eggs that hatch into 50 children who follow their father to the sea

Historical significance: In addition to the story of Au Co and Lac Long

Quan, there is another legend about "banh troi" related to Hai Ba Trung According

to the convention of Hai Ba Trung temple in Hat Mon village (formerly Ha Tay province), on the eighth day of the third lunar month, people here make many

"bánh trôi", also known as "bánh tù tì" These are arranged in lotus-shaped bamboo paper plates, each with 49 consecutive balls The expression "liền tù tì" is said to come from here After the cakes are finished, they are released along the Hat Giang river to the sea This is due to the legend that, before throwing herself into the river, Hai Ba Trung also stopped at a roadside shop of an old woman to eat a plate

of "bánh trôi" That is why the people of Hat Mon often have the principle that wherever they are invited to go, they will not eat "banh troi", as a way of paying

respects to Hai Ba Trung They had not eaten it until the ceremony day It can be seen that it is because of the custom of "floating cakes" along the water to commemorate the two national heroines that these cakes are called "bánh trôi" as they are today

Practical significance: On the day of "Tet Han Thuc", with relatives

gathering, chatting, and eating "banh troi", it brings a cozy and special atmosphere Therefore, grandparents think that eating this cake on "Tet Han Thuc" like this will help the family bond more closely In addition, everyone has the opportunity to review old stories and enjoy the loving and warm atmosphere of the family Eating

"banh troi" is also a way to commemorate the merits and upbringing of the next generation, so that the next generations will be grateful and appreciative of what they have "Tet Han Thuc" has lived in the Vietnamese mind like that, simple but full of meaning On the third day of the third lunar month, the children eagerly return home, gather, and prepare to make "banh troi" The aroma and sweetness of this cake are like the sweet and happy aftertaste of a family

Meaning in poetry: Ho Xuan Huong chose "banh troi nuoc" as the central

image and symbol for Vietnamese women in feudal society The white and round floating cake resembles the shape of a gentle, calm, and healthy woman But when cooking, the cake floats and sinks like an up-and-down life of a woman to go through Despite being trampled and exploited, the Vietnamese woman's soul is always as bright and sweet as the filling of that "banh troi nuoc"

In conclusion, “Banh Troi Nuoc” is not just a dessert, but a cultural treasure that has been passed down through generations of Vietnamese people It’s unique taste and texture, as well as it’s cultural significance, make it an important part of traditional Vietnamese cuisine

As Vietnam continues to modernize and globalize, it is important to remember and preserve the traditional foods and cultural practices that make Vietnam so unique By appreciating and sharing dishes like “Banh Troi Nuoc”, we can keep these traditions alive for future generations to enjoy and appreciate So next time you have a chance to taste this delicious dessert, take a moment to savor it’s rich history and cultural significance

1 Lý giải vì sao lại cúng bánh trôi, bánh chay vào Tết Hàn thực 3.3? (laodong.vn)

2 Nguồn gốc sâu dày của cái tên bánh trôi và cả một bầu trời lịch sử hào hùng của dân tộc phía sau nó (kenh14.vn)