Racing the trend of stockpiling banh chung and banh tet after Tet, what do nutrition experts note?

After Tet, many people find ways to preserve and reprocess banh chung and banh tet to use longer while still retaining the full flavor.

Ms. Thanh Xuan shared that she successfully "caught the trend" of storing banh chung and was very satisfied with this method - Photo: FBNV

The trend of storing cakes in plastic wrap, freezing them or transforming them into new dishes such as donuts or pan-fried cakes is attracting attention, creating a creative trend with traditional dishes.

Many convenient ways to store cakes

On social media, posts sharing "tips" for preserving banh chung and banh tet have received a lot of interaction. Thanh Xuan account said that she learned how to divide the cake into small pieces, wrap it in plastic wrap, and freeze it. When eating, just steam it or use an air fryer, and the cake will still be as soft as new.

Trong Thi Hien Thao also shared that she used to put the whole cake in the freezer but it was difficult to use. Following the online community, she tried cutting the cake into bite-sized slices, wrapping it in plastic wrap and freezing it for easier storage and faster defrosting.

However, she also said that this method uses a lot of plastic wrap, affecting the environment.

"I came up with a solution by putting the banh tet in the refrigerator for a few hours to harden it, making it easier to cut without the knife sticking. Then peel off the outer leaves, keeping only the inner layer and then cut into bite-sized slices. Arrange the cake in a sealed box or zip bag before freezing. When eating, just shake it gently to easily remove the cake, the thin layer of leaves is also easy to remove," Ms. Thao shared.

Ms. Hien Thao's way of dividing and storing banh tet is quite convenient and safe - Photo: FBNV

Many people are excited to catch up with this "trend", because after Tet, banh chung and banh tet are often boring, but after just a few weeks, if preserved properly, they become delicious dishes, helping to avoid waste.

Besides preserving, many people also create ways to reprocess banh chung and banh tet. In addition to frying them until crispy, the cakes can be pureed like porridge and then boiled until they form flat sheets like burnt rice. Some people try putting them in the microwave, air fryer or steamer to keep the delicious flavor of the cakes.

An account shares how to "recycle" banh chung - Photo: FB

What to note when preserving banh chung and banh tet?

Experts recommend that if you want to preserve banh chung and banh tet for longer, you can put them in the freezer at -18°C, which will help keep the quality of the cakes for 1-2 months. Before freezing, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap or a vacuum bag to avoid dehydration and odors from the refrigerator.

When using, defrost properly by transferring the cake to the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before heating. Steam or boil the cake again to soften it, keeping the sticky rice. In particular, do not refreeze the defrosted cake to ensure quality and food safety.

The cake is wrapped in plastic wrap and put in a sealed box - Photo: FB

Dr. Ngo Thi Ha Phuong, National Institute of Nutrition, advises limiting fried foods because it increases the amount of unhealthy fats. In addition, cooked foods should be stored separately from raw foods to avoid contamination.

With proper preservation methods, banh chung and banh tet not only last a long time but are also convenient to use, suitable for modern life.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dua-trend-tru-banh-chung-banh-tet-sau-tet-chuyen-gia-dinh-duong-luu-y-gi-20250205055517222.htm