Skillful decorating of traditional cakes.

Traditional Vietnamese cakes are very popular in meals and celebrations in the Mekong Delta in general, and Ca Mau in particular. This is not only a traditional dish but also contains profound cultural values, as it is made from rice, vegetables, fruits, shrimp, crab, and fish from the countryside.

Traditional cakes are delicious not only because of the ingredients and materials used to make them, but also because of their visual appeal. The meticulousness and skill of the mothers and sisters in arranging and decorating the cake platters make the culinary space vibrant, contributing to enhancing the value of the dish; expressing the fullness of love and affection, respect for family and friends, as well as the hospitality of the people of Ca Mau.

To help promote local delicacies, traditional cake-making competitions have recently been held at cultural events, attracting numerous artisans and families to showcase their skills and attract many visitors from near and far. Traditional cakes such as banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake), banh it (sticky rice cake), banh phu the (husband and wife cake), banh tet ngu sac (five-colored sticky rice cake), banh man (savory cake), banh bo (beef cake), banh duc (rice cake), etc., are made and displayed by women with the hope of recreating memories of cakes associated with the childhood of many people in Southern Vietnam.

With just delicious rice flour combined with ripe Siamese bananas and coconut milk, you can make steamed banana cake. Add the skillful decorating of the ladies, and just looking at it makes you crave it.

The traditional cake platter stands out with its golden star on a red background, symbolizing the national flag and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the country.

Banh bot loc (tapioca dumplings) arranged in the shape of a map of Vietnam were made by women in Ward 6, Ca Mau City.

Banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) has a distinctly rustic flavor, made from flour, spices, turmeric, Muscovy duck meat, stir-fried shrimp with palm heart, and served with delicious wild vegetables.

The freshwater area of ​​Tran Van Thoi is abundant in ingredients, which local women used to create impressively decorated traditional cakes for the recent Southern Traditional Cake Festival in Ca Mau City.

Performed by Huynh Lam

Source: https://baocamau.vn/kheo-tay-bai-tri-banh-dan-gian-a39008.html