Bánh chưng is a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from very simple and basic ingredients such as glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork. It's a must-have for Vietnamese New Year Tet.

Bánh chưng has a long history in Vietnamese culinary culture and is an essential part of the Tet feast. Its square shape symbolizes gratitude to ancestors and the harmony between heaven and earth.

For thousands of Vietnamese Minnesotans celebrating Lunar New Year, an elaborate feast is a must. At the center of it all: Bánh chưng and bánh tét, the humble sticky rice cake filled with meaning.

A sweet treat to enjoy after a bowl of soothing pho Vietnamese families eat a traditional sticky rice dish at Lunar New Year. It is similar to the sticky rice dumplings wrapped in banana leaves we ...

And of course there are language puns like the popular Chinese rice cake called nian gao, which sounds like a phrase meaning “higher year” or “grow every year.” One of my favorite foods to eat this ...

Meanwhile, bitter melon soup signifies the passing of hardships (“khổ qua” means “hardship passes” in Vietnamese), offering hope for a brighter and more fortunate year ahead. Southern offerings also ...