Vegetarian dishes for Vu Lan season: spreading the spirit of filial piety

(NLDO)- Vu Lan season is an occasion for children to express their gratitude and filial piety to their grandparents and parents. Being vegetarian during Vu Lan season is a way to keep a pure mind and show respect to ancestors.

Vu Lan season is associated with Buddhist philosophy and filial piety values, where vegetarian cuisine symbolizes purity, compassion and gratitude.

Vegetarian cuisine symbolizes purity, compassion and gratitude during Vu Lan season.

With the desire to convey the message of respecting parents and grandparents while they are still alive, the workshop "Cherishing the season of filial piety" was recently organized by Ngon Garden with the participation of many diners and cultural experts. The event was not only a vegetarian feast, but also an opportunity to recall, share and spread the values of Vietnamese culinary culture through meaningful vegetarian dishes.

Ngon Garden's menu is inspired by traditional culinary quintessence, but is creatively created to bring a new look.

Ms. Hanh Pham (second from right, standing row), journalist Vinh Quyen (second from left, standing row) and excited diners next to the vegetarian food tray

From familiar ingredients such as lotus root, lotus petals to more interesting ingredients such as oysters, hairy angelica, truffle mushrooms... through the hands of the chef, they become dishes with a harmonious combination of aroma - color - taste. Each dish is not only delicious but also contains a cultural story, recalling the pure values of Vietnamese cuisine.

The highlight of the menu is the peony salad - the first time the flower symbolizing respect and love has been introduced into vegetarian cuisine. The salad is not only beautiful but also has an elegant flavor, reminding of the care and gratitude for parents.

For the first time, peonies are used as vegetarian food.

Another dish that delights diners is "Non soi bong nuoc" - a combination of a bowl of clear areca flower sweet soup, dotted with green beans as yellow as fallen areca flowers, and a plate of soft, golden sticky rice resembling a mountainside in the ripe rice season. When placed side by side, the two dishes create a harmonious picture, reminiscent of the soul of the Northern countryside with mountains, rivers and rich human affection.

Creativity in preparation and presentation has elevated vegetarian dishes, turning each dish into a work of art. From using familiar ingredients but with new variations, to modern cooking techniques, it has brought a menu that is not only delicious but also rich in cultural meaning.

Areca flower tea is loved by diners

Behind the success of the vegetarian menu is the passion of the "ambassadors" of Vietnamese culture and cuisine, who have devoted their hearts to preserving and spreading national values. Ms. Hanh Pham, owner of Ngon Garden, expressed that to her, each dish is a story, each event is an opportunity to bring Vietnamese cuisine closer to domestic and foreign diners.

Areca flower tea is introduced to diners by Ms. Hanh Pham

"Food is an inseparable part of culture. It is not just a story of eating, but also a symbol of identity, history, beliefs, and philosophy of life of a nation.

I believe that culinary culture stories not only help diners, especially young diners, understand more deeply about their origins, but also make the dishes more delicious and meaningful thanks to the connection with culture and emotions" - Ms. Hanh Pham expressed.

Ms. Hanh Pham hopes that through culinary workshops, she will bring stories about each dish to help diners better understand Vietnamese culture and customs.

Ms. Hanh Pham also emphasized her desire to bring stories about each dish, to help diners better understand Vietnamese culture and customs. When enjoying delicious dishes, and understanding more interesting cultural stories, diners will find it more meaningful and delicious, because they have had a complete culinary experience.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/mon-chay-mua-vu-lan-lan-toa-tinh-than-hieu-hanh-196250815153414286.htm