Enjoy 5 authentic Western dishes to celebrate Tet

When talking about Tet, many people reminisce about their childhood days, with their family, with a cozy Western meal on Tet holiday. The unique flavors of Western dishes on Tet holiday seep into their hearts, becoming an indispensable part of their memories. This Tet, let's take a "culinary journey" to the West, enjoy 5 "richly unique" dishes, to make Tet more complete!

Tet is an occasion for family gatherings to enjoy delicious, authentic dishes. Western Tet meals bring a perfect combination of traditional meaning and unique flavors, contributing to a complete Tet.

Braised pork with eggs and pickles – “Square and round, everything is peaceful”

In the Western New Year's Eve meal, braised pork and eggs symbolize "squareness and roundness", wishing for a peaceful new year and all the best. (Photo: Collected)

Indispensable on the Western Tet meal tray , braised pork and eggs symbolize fullness and peace. This dish is not only attractive because of the soft meat soaked in sweet coconut milk but also thanks to the fatty braised duck eggs - a symbol of fullness and fulfillment.

Braised pork is perfectly combined with pickled vegetables, bringing a wonderful balance of flavors. The crunchy pickled vegetables mixed with a little sourness not only reduce fat but also make the meal more complete. The characteristic aroma from the pot of braised pork spreads throughout the kitchen, creating a cozy, familiar atmosphere on Tet holiday.

Bitter melon stew with meat – “Smooth sailing”

According to folk belief, eating bitter melon on Tet holiday is to wish that the difficulties and hardships of the old year will pass, so that the new year will be "smooth sailing". (Photo: Collected)

Bitter melon stew is not only delicious but also carries a meaningful wish: “All hardships will pass, good things will come”. This Western dish has a slightly bitter taste but a sweet aftertaste, as a reminder of the value of overcoming difficulties.

Steamed snakehead fish with vegetables – Sweet and refreshing for Tet holiday

Snakehead fish – a fish symbolizing simplicity and honesty. Steamed snakehead fish with vegetables is a dish that brings simplicity but is no less special to the Western region's Tet meal. (Photo: Collected)

To balance the greasy dishes of Tet, steamed snakehead fish with vegetables is a great choice for the Western Tet meal. Snakehead fish meat is sweet and soft, combined with fresh vegetables, creating a cool and nutritious dish. This is a Western dish that helps cool down and bring a light feeling for Tet.

Bitter melon is carefully selected, the green thorny fruit is big and plump, inside is a full filling of minced meat, fish cakes and spices. When stewed, the clear broth blends with the sweetness of vegetables, creating a refreshing, pleasant taste - an ideal dish to balance the Tet tray.

Five-color pancake – Meaning of harmony of the five elements, prosperity of all things

Five-color pancakes are not only beautiful but also symbolize wishes for harmony and prosperity in the new year. (Photo: Yen Trinh)

Banh xeo is a familiar dish of the Western region , but on Tet holiday, banh xeo is often transformed into five-color banh xeo. Each golden, crispy cake is made from rice flour, combined with shrimp, meat and fresh green vegetables. The special thing is that the color of banh xeo is created from natural ingredients such as purple leaves, gac fruit, pandan leaves, turmeric, full of the breath of nature.

Banh xeo is not only delicious but also contains the philosophy of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, symbolizing the harmony and connection between humans and the universe. Enjoying banh xeo with raw vegetables and dipping it in sweet and sour fish sauce completes a unique culinary feature that cannot be found anywhere else. This is a special highlight in the Western Tet meal tray.

Cu Lao Hotpot - A dish with a strong local flavor, symbolizing reunion

Cu Lao Hotpot is a typical Western dish, often appearing on special occasions such as Tet, weddings, and death anniversaries. (Photo: Collected)

Cu Lao Hot Pot is a special dish of the Western people, often appearing on the Western meal tray on Tet holiday . The unique name comes from the way the dish is presented with a hot pot with a red hot coal core in the middle, helping to keep the food warm throughout the party.

Hot pot combines many rich ingredients: beef, shrimp, fish, and green vegetables, blended in a rich broth. While enjoying, everyone sits together around the hot pot, sharing stories, creating a cozy, family atmosphere that is true to the meaning of Tet.

The dishes on the Western Tet meal tray are not just simple dishes, but also cultural values, beautiful memories of childhood. With each dish, the Western Tet meal tray is not just a simple party but also contains meaningful stories about the culture and life of the people here. From braised pork and eggs, stewed bitter melon to Cu Lao hot pot, each dish contributes to creating an unforgettable Tet flavor. Hopefully this article has helped you "rekindle" the Western Tet flavor and have more suggestions for your family's Tet menu. Wishing you a peaceful and happy new year!

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