Jackfruit Salad in Central Vietnam
Jackfruit salad is a common dish of the people in Central Vietnam and it has now changed a little to become an unforgettable specialty. Traditionally, jackfruit salad consisted of jackfruit, peanuts and basil. Now however, several ingredients such as pork, shrimp and tofu have been added to increase its flavour.
The Cold Food Festival in Vietnam
It is unknown when banh troi and banh chay (white sticky rice balls) became a popular food during Han Thuc (Cold Food) Festival which falls on March 3 of the lunar calendar. Some people believe that the custom of making these cakes appeared in the dynasty of Hung kings to commemorate Mother Au Co who gave birth to 100 eggs which hatched 100 sons.