bánh chưng

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The Vietnamese word "bánh chưng" refers to a traditional square glutinous rice cake that is especially popular during the Lunar New Year (Tết). It is made from glutinous rice, filled with a mixture of green bean paste and fatty pork, and wrapped in dong leaves (or banana leaves). The cake is then boiled for several hours, which gives it a unique flavor and texture.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bánh chưng" is a noun, so you can use it when talking about food. For example, you can say, "I want to eat bánh chưng during Tết."
• It is often offered to ancestors during the Tết holiday, making it a significant part of Vietnamese culture.

Example:

• Simple Usage: "Bánh chưng is a must-have during Tết."
• In a Sentence: "Every year, my family makes bánh chưng together to celebrate the New Year."

Advanced Usage:

• You might discuss the preparation of bánh chưng in more detail, like: "Making bánh chưng requires careful preparation, including soaking the glutinous rice and wrapping it tightly in leaves."

Word Variants:

• Bánh tét: Another type of Vietnamese rice cake that is cylindrical instead of square and can have similar fillings but may vary in ingredients.
• Bánh: This is a general term for cake or bread in Vietnamese, used in many other food names.

Different Meanings:

While "bánh chưng" specifically refers to the square rice cake, the word "bánh" itself can refer to a wide variety of cakes and pastries in Vietnamese cuisine, such as bánh mì (bread) or bánh kem (cake).

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "bánh chưng," but related terms might include "bánh tét" as mentioned above, which is a similar dish but shaped differently.

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noun

1. Square glutinous rice cake (filled with green bean paste and fat pork)
   • gói bánh Chưng