2022年1月26日 · One bite of fried bánh chưng and your teeth sink past a crispy exterior, past soft sticky rice, into savory meat. Made well, eating thịt kho feels like biting into a cloud, the way the fat melts in your mouth, releasing all its hearty flavors onto your tongue.

2021年1月25日 · Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice (Xoi Gac) is a traditional dish usually served at special occasions such as Lunar New Year. Learn the authentic recipe to make it as well as how to serve it.

2022年1月22日 · A Vietnamese dessert made from steamed glutinous rice, coconut milk, and gac fruit for its orange-red color. Typically served during Lunar New Year celebrations, but you can enjoy it anytime as a sweet treat.

2023年12月4日 · Red rice (fire element) represents passion and hope for the future. The red coloring is extracted from the sweet gourds, also known as Gac fruit. Although it is categorized as a fruit, this Gac fruit is mostly used for food coloring. Depending on the Gac fruit extract ratio, the color can vary from light orange to orange-reddish.

Xôi, or Vietnamese sticky rice, is a beloved traditional dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. It’s often enjoyed as both a savory and sweet treat, making it a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to make three vibrant variations of xôi: red (xoi gac), green (pandan), and blue (butterfly pea flower).

One of my favorite recipes to make during Tết is Xôi Gấc also known as Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice! In Vietnamese tradition the color red symbolizes good luck, so we often served this red sticky rice to bring in luck for the new year.

Xoi Gac, or Vietnamese red sticky rice, is a traditional dish that holds a special place in Vietnamese culture. Known for its vibrant red-orange color, Xoi Gac is commonly served during Tet (Lunar New Year), weddings, and special celebrations. This dish symbolizes luck and prosperity, making it a favorite in many important ceremonies.

Xoi Gac or Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice is often made for Lunar New Year or Tet in Vietnam. Glutinous rice is dyed red thanks to the addition of Gac fruit and then sweetened slightly with sugar. It is the perfect addition to your New Year celebration, symbolizing good luck and vitality for the upcoming year.

2023年1月9日 · Vibrantly red, flavored with coconut milk and Vietnamese gac fruit, this xoi gac or Vietnamese baby jackfruit sticky rice is as easy to make as it is delicious. It wouldn’t be tết or Vietnamese Lunar New Year without xôi gấc.

2024年12月27日 · Vietnamese sticky rice, or xôi, is a beloved staple, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet treat. But imagine elevating this classic dish with a vibrant burst of color and a subtle, sweet flavor – that's the magic of xôi gấc, sticky rice infused with the unique, nutrient-rich gac fruit (also known as red melon).