Roll call of specialty cakes from the Western region - The beauty of Southern folk cuisine

The Southwest, a land of generosity and hospitality, is not only famous for its beautiful natural landscapes and simple, friendly people, but also for its countless unique traditional dishes, captivating anyone who has ever visited. And among them, traditional Southern cakes are an indispensable part, closely associated with the spiritual and cultural life of the people here. Let's join Vietravel to check out the specialties of the West, to discover the richness and appeal of those rustic dishes!

Palm cake - Western specialty from the palm tree

Banh bo made from palm sugar. (Photo: Thanh Hung)

In the heart of the river delta region , there is a typical tree that the people here love and use thoroughly, which is the palm tree. From palm, people make many dishes, including palm cake - one of the famous specialties of the West. Different from traditional cakes, palm cake is made from palm sugar, bringing a sweet, fatty taste without being boring. The cake has a golden color, soft and spongy, the faint aroma of palm makes people eat and remember forever.

This Tet, if you travel to Chau Doc (An Giang) to visit Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam, you definitely have to try this delicious cake. In addition, you can also enjoy a cool glass of palm juice or buy fresh palm fruit as a gift.

Gingerbread - Southern folk cake with strong festive flavor

Gingerbread of Khmer people in Soc Trang is one of the indispensable offerings to ancestors on important holidays. (Photo: Collected)

Gingerbread is a traditional cake of the Khmer community in the South, especially popular during the Chol Chnam Thmay or Dolta festivals. The cake is made from chicken eggs, sticky rice flour, sugar and fried in a hot oil pan. With the shape of ginger, gingerbread is not only crispy but also has a deep spiritual meaning, as a gratitude to ancestors who left behind traditional values. The sweetness of sugar combined with the fat of eggs creates a cake that everyone loves.

Sweet rice rolls - The perfect blend of crust and filling

Sweet rice rolls are a familiar specialty of the Mekong Delta provinces. (Photo: Diem Norway)

At district markets, ferry terminals or on the small, pretty roads of the West, sweet rolls are a familiar dish, easy to find. The cake has a soft, chewy crust, inside is a harmonious combination of green beans, taro and shredded coconut, all covered by a layer of soft, fragrant dough. When eating, people will feel the sweetness of sugar, the fatty taste of coconut, the aroma of pandan leaves along with the rich flavor of beans and potatoes. Although it is a rustic snack, sweet rolls always make people remember the rustic West.

Banh Cong - Crispy taste of the West

Banh Cong is an attractive specialty of Can Tho . (Photo: @thien.jaidee)

When mentioning traditional cakes of the South, it is impossible not to mention Banh Cong, a typical dish of Can Tho. Made from rice flour mixed with green beans, shrimp, meat, green onions and spices, Banh Cong is fried crispy, served with raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce. The cake's crust is crispy, the inside is soft and smooth, bringing the perfect combination of fresh ingredients, creating an unforgettable flavor.

Grilled Sticky Rice Banana Cake - Sweet and Rich

Grilled sticky rice wrapped banana cake - Sweet taste of the West. (Photo: Collected)

What could be better than enjoying a grilled banana cake wrapped in sticky rice at the markets in the West? The chewy, crispy sticky rice crust combined with the sweet banana inside, all covered in a layer of rich coconut milk. This cake is not only a delicious snack but also a memory associated with the childhood of many people in the South.

Banh da lon - A rustic cake but full of love

Delicious fragrant green bean pandan cake. (Photo: Collected)

Banh da lon is one of the specialties of the Western region that many people love. The cake has the characteristic color of pandan leaves, a light aroma, the soft and chewy taste of flour and the fatty green bean filling. Although it is a rustic dish, banh da lon carries within it a sense of closeness, rich in sentiment and love of the homeland, very easy to make, easy to eat and easy to remember.

Jackfruit leaf cake - The perfect combination of nature and flavor

Banh la mit is a simple, uncomplicated dish, but it evokes nostalgia for those who live far from home. (Photo: Vi Nguyen)

Banh la mit is a traditional Southern Vietnamese cake with a simple but unique shape. People use jackfruit leaves to wrap the cake dough, then steam it, creating a cake with the fragrant flavor of jackfruit leaves and rich coconut milk. When eating, you will feel the softness and chewiness of the cake, mixed with the sweetness of coconut milk and crunchy peanuts.

My Long Rice Paper - Crispy with unique flavor

My Long rice paper has a rich coconut flavor, delicious and fatty - A special gift that cannot be missed when visiting the coconut capital. (Photo: Collected)

Another specialty of the West that cannot be missed is My Long rice paper. Made from a special type of gravel rice, My Long rice paper has a delicious and crispy flavor. The fillings are varied, from dried shrimp, Chinese sausage to sesame, ginger, creating a dish that is both delicious and imbued with the identity of the West.

Tra Cuon Tet Cake - A specialty cake of Tra Vinh region

The characteristic of Tra Cuon sticky rice cake is the three colors green - orange - purple, mixed with the rich taste of green beans, the fat of lard and the richness of salted eggs and pork belly. (Photo: Bao Ky)

Finally, we cannot forget to mention Tra Cuon banh tet, a famous banh tet dish of Tra Vinh. Made from sticky rice, green beans, fatty meat, dried shrimp, Tra Cuon banh tet has a sweet and salty taste, mixed with typical spices. This is an indispensable cake during Tet holidays, bearing the rich flavor of the Western homeland.

With each specialty cake of the West, people not only feel the unique flavor but also see the cultural beauty of this land. Southern folk cakes are not only dishes, but also stories, emotions, and souls of the people here. If you have the opportunity, do not forget to visit the West to enjoy these flavorful folk cakes!

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