The place that "keeps the soul" of Hanoi's autumn specialties

At this time, people in Me Tri village, Tu Liem ward (Hanoi) are busy with the work of producing green rice. Coming to Me Tri in the green rice season, people will feel the aroma of roasted rice grains on the pan with kitchen smoke, the rhythmic pounding of green rice, the sound of sifting and winnowing creating the typical sound of the green rice village.

Few people know that to make green rice flakes with the typical flavor of Hanoi , it must go through many stages, requiring carefulness, meticulousness as well as love for the profession of the people of Me Tri village.

In September and October, people in Me Tri village (Tu Liem ward) are busy preparing for the biggest green rice crop of the year.

Young sticky rice grains, still full of milk and the scent of the countryside, are the ingredients to make green rice flakes.

During the main season, the kitchens of green rice production facilities in Me Tri village (Tu Liem ward) are always "on fire" from early morning.

To have shiny, sweet rice grains, it must go through many stages such as: rice milling, roasting, pounding, sieving... Of which, the roasting stage is the most important.

If not roasted properly, the rice grains will be crumbly, not chewy enough, and will spoil quickly...

Therefore, the roaster must be experienced, highly focused, and regularly check the beans.

Rice is roasted on a wood stove with the support of machinery to help it cook evenly.

Based on many years of experience, the person making green rice flakes will know when the rice is ripe so that it can be taken out of the oven in time.

The difference between Me Tri green rice flakes and other types of green rice flakes is that the green rice grains retain their original light yellow color. When eaten, the green rice flakes have a fragrant, sweet, rich and sticky taste.

Ms. Le Thi Thuy Giang (owner of a green rice production facility in Me Tri) said: “We still maintain the way of making green rice passed down from our ancestors to preserve its unique flavor. In order to meet the needs of consumers, in addition to traditional green rice, we also launch a number of products to the market such as: green rice cake, green rice sausage, green rice sticky rice, green rice mochi cake... to diversify and increase the experience. To enhance the brand and bring Me Tri green rice further, we, the producers and traders, strictly implement food hygiene and safety, and increase product promotion…”

According to Ms. Giang, to preserve and develop a sustainable brand, green rice flake makers must have heart, love their job, and cherish and respect the products they make.

Green rice grains are like small, shy pearls that exude fragrance, the essence of heaven and earth through the skillful hands of the people.

The finished green rice will be wrapped in a layer of lotus leaves, helping the green rice stay fresh, supple and soft.

In modern life, Me Tri green rice still holds a special place in the hearts of Hanoians every autumn.

Green rice flakes is not only a dish, but also a symbol of traditional culinary culture of Hanoi people.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/noi-giu-hon-dac-san-mua-thu-ha-noi-716624.html