Phu Yen Pink Cake: Sweet wedding gift from the land of Nau

The sweet taste of traditional wedding gifts

Phu Yen pink cake is a rustic specialty, carrying the typical flavor of the land of "yellow flowers on green grass". With the chewy texture of sticky rice, the sweet taste of sugar and the light, fatty aroma of coconut, this cake is not only a snack but also an indispensable part of wedding ceremonies, symbolizing blessings and steadfast love.

Enjoy a piece of pink cake with a cup of hot tea, especially on cold rainy days in the Central region, visitors will fully feel the warmth, elegance and simplicity in the culinary culture of the people of Xu Nau.

Phu Yen pink cake with characteristic light pink color and smooth white dough layer. — Phu Yen pink cake is a rustic but meaningful gift from the countryside.

Origin of the name and special meaning

The name "pink cake" comes from the natural light pink color of the cake, a color that symbolizes joy, luck and happiness of couples. Initially, the cake had the original white color of sticky rice. Gradually, people added pink color to make the cake more meaningful on important days such as Tet, and especially on the wedding tray.

Close-up of the fragrant and attractive Phu Yen pink cake. — The pink color of the cake symbolizes luck and good fortune.

The ingredients to make this famous cake are very simple, consisting only of fragrant sticky rice, white sugar and grated coconut. Through the skillful hands of the bakers, the rustic ingredients blend together, creating an unforgettable, delicate flavor.

The cake making process is elaborate and meticulous.

To make the soft and smooth pink cakes, the baker must go through many steps that require patience and experience. The sticky rice is washed, soaked overnight, then ground into a watery powder and pressed to drain.

The process of cooking the pink cake dough on the stove requires skill. — Making pink cake requires meticulousness and skill of the worker.

The most important step is boiling and simmering the dough. The glutinous rice flour is kneaded with sugar, rolled out thinly, and then boiled in boiling water. The dough must be scooped out at the right time, when it is just cooked so that it is not too sticky or hard, then immediately put into the pot of boiling sugar water and stirred constantly. The worker must "knead" the dough until it becomes smooth, clear, and no longer sticky.

Finally, the dough is poured onto a tray sprinkled with a layer of dry sticky rice flour to prevent sticking, spread evenly and then cooled before cutting into square pieces. The finished cake can be wrapped in banana leaves to preserve the natural flavor.

Guide to buying Phu Yen pink cake as a gift

Pink cake is one of the specialties that tourists choose the most as gifts when coming to Phu Yen. You can buy the cake at many reputable places.

The pink cake boxes are carefully packaged as gifts. — Tourists can easily find pink cakes at specialty stores in Phu Yen.

In Phu Yen

To buy fresh bread every day, you can visit large specialty stores or traditional markets:

Phu Yen Specialties Le Hang: 20 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Tuy Hoa Ward
Phu Yen specialties Phu An Nam: 239 Le Duan street, Tuy Hoa ward
Phu Yen specialties Thu Hien: 05 Luong Tan Thinh street, Tuy Hoa ward
Cho Lon Tuy Hoa: A place with many stalls selling local specialties and candies.

In Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

Because the pink cake has a short shelf life, about 3-5 days at room temperature, you should go to stores specializing in Central specialties, especially stores selling Binh Dinh - Phu Yen specialties to ensure the cake is always fresh. In addition, ordering online from large establishments in Phu Yen with delivery services is also a convenient option.

Notes on preservation

To keep the cake fresh longer, you should store it in an airtight container or zip bag and store it in the refrigerator, it can be used for up to 1 week. Before eating, you just need to steam it lightly, the cake will be soft and supple again like new.