Tag: Tet holiday

Made from a few simple, yet hearty ingredients, Banh Tet has been a cornerstone of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) celebration for centuries. This cylindrical sticky rice cake, traditionally wrapped in banana leaves, is a central food in central and south Vietnam, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.

According to nutritional data, a 100-gram slice of a traditional, meat-filled banh Tet contains about 11.8 grams of protein. This Vietnamese sticky rice cake, a staple of the Lunar New Year celebration, is surprisingly protein-rich due to its savory filling of pork and mung beans.