Definition

Noun: A traditional Vietnamese sweet cake, typically dry and crumbly, made primarily from roasted glutinous rice flour, often mixed with sugar and sometimes other ingredients like mung bean powder or sesame seeds. It is commonly enjoyed during Lunar New Year (Tết) and other festivals.

Usage Examples

• (My grandmother often makes herself to eat during Tet.)
• (Bánh khảo has a mild sweetness and the characteristic fragrance of roasted glutinous rice.)
• (The Tet ceremonial tray often includes a plate of .)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Significance: is more than just a snack; it is a part of traditional culinary heritage, especially in Northern Vietnam. It symbolizes the careful preparation and sharing of food during important family gatherings.
  • Bánh khảo là một nét văn hóa ẩm thực không thể thiếu của người Tày, Nùng. (Bánh khảo is an indispensable culinary cultural feature of the Tay and Nung people.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh: A general term for cakes, pastries, or breads.
• Bột nếp rang: Roasted glutinous rice flour, the key ingredient.
• Bánh in: A related type of pressed sweet cake, often made with similar ingredients but pressed into molds with decorative patterns.

Synonyms

• Sweet rice cake: A direct descriptive translation.
• Traditional Vietnamese sweet cake: A more general description.

Related Phrases

• Làm bánh khảo: To make .
  • Công đoạn rang nếp để làm bánh khảo đòi hỏi sự khéo léo. (The step of roasting glutinous rice to make bánh khảo requires skill.)
• Gói bánh khảo: To wrap/pack (often in paper).
  • Bánh khảo thường được gói trong giấy bóng kính đỏ. (Bánh khảo is often wrapped in red cellophane paper.)

noun

1. Sweet short cake (made of roast glutinous rice flour)