Scallion milk tea, stone-grilled sausage, Hue water, Tanghulu - fruit candied hawthorn... are the dishes that are causing a fever among Vietnamese youth in 2024.
In 2024, a series of new dishes appeared, quickly conquering the hearts of food lovers, especially young people. Not only scoring points in terms of flavor, these dishes also delight diners with their "unique" appearance.
Tuoi Tre Online introduces 10 unique dishes that will be popular among Vietnamese youth in 2024, such as scallion milk tea, honeycomb charcoal cakes, stone-grilled sausage, cherry blossom tofu...
Matcha Cream Coconut Water
In 2024, the matcha fever hit the young generation when a series of dishes made from this ingredient made everyone fascinated. Among them, matcha coconut ice cream cannot be ignored.
Initially, matcha coconut cream water caused a fever in Thailand, then quickly became a trend among young Vietnamese people.
The slightly bitter matcha blends with the sweet taste of coconut water to create a refreshing cup of matcha coconut ice cream – TikTok buditumlum
What makes this drink a culinary sensation is its extremely attractive appearance. The fresh green color of matcha blends with the transparency of coconut water to create a beautiful contrast.
Unlike the rich taste of matcha latte, matcha coconut cream has a refreshing, light taste, not too sweet. The combination of coconut water and the slightly bitter taste of matcha creates a unique flavor, easy to drink and also purifies the body.
In particular, the smooth, creamy matcha cream layer on the surface makes this drink even more appealing and anyone would want to try it.
Scallion Milk Tea
Scallion milk tea is a combination of the sweet, rich flavor of traditional milk tea and the characteristic spicy flavor of scallions.
This strange drink originated in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China and was introduced to Vietnam in early 2024.
The unique green onion milk tea originated from China and is a new popular drink in Vietnam – Photo: Weibo
Like regular milk tea, the main ingredients of green onion milk tea are Japanese green tea (matcha), milk and whipping cream.
But what attracts customers' attention is that on the creamy layer of milk tea, there are lots of chopped raw green onions sprinkled.
Most people who experience green onion milk tea share the same haunting feeling, goosebumps, horror and nausea.
Because when you add the green onions with their strong characteristic smell, all the other flavors are almost overwhelmed.
In particular, when chewing green onions with cheese jelly or creamy cream, the combination of the sweetness of tea and the pungent smell of onions creates an indescribable whole.
Despite causing controversy about its strangeness, this dish quickly became a new check-in trend on social networks, especially for those who love to explore creative cuisine.
Tamarind tea with salt and chili
Tamarind and chili salt tea is a combination of seemingly unrelated ingredients. The slight sourness of tamarind, the spiciness of chili salt and the sweetness of tea blend together to explode the taste buds, making anyone who tries it exclaim in praise.
Sweet and sour tamarind tea with chili salt to cool down the summer - Photo: TikTok ni_cherry
Normally, the salt and chili of tamarind tea will be spread evenly around the edge of the cup. When the drinker takes a sip, a certain amount of salt and chili will also dissolve into the mouth and create a new flavor.
In addition to traditional tamarind tea, many people also combine it with tamarind candy, peanuts, and caramelized jackfruit seeds for diners to enjoy.
Tanghulu – fruit candied fruit
Surely, in childhood, anyone who loved Chinese martial arts movies must have craved and been curious about the taste of bright red candied fruit, skewered full of sticks. In 2024, tanghulu - fruit candied fruit began to be introduced to Vietnam and was loved by young people.
Not only Vietnam, Korean youth are also crazy about tanghulu - Photo: Facebook Gangnam Tanghulu
As the name suggests, the ingredients of tanghulu are fruit and sugar. The fruit must be sour and juicy like tangerine, strawberry, grape, pineapple… so that when combined with sugar syrup it will not be too rich.
Not only Vietnam, Korean youth are also crazy about this dish.
Explaining the passion for tanghulu, Lee Eun Hee, a professor of consumer science at Inha University, said: “Tanghulu is loved because it satisfies Koreans' preference for beautiful food.
These fruit candies have a transparent, glassy shell, with a shiny and soft marble-like appearance that makes anyone want to take a bite.”
Matcha pudding crepe
The matcha fever has not cooled down yet at the end of the year, so matcha pudding crepes have become a popular snack among young people.
Appearing since mid-November, this cake quickly became famous thanks to TikTokers sharing it on social networks.
Matcha crepe pudding is eagerly sought after by young people in Hanoi at the end of the year – Photo: Instagram _tambakery
The cake consists of a soft, chewy crepe crust, filled with thick, smooth matcha pudding and rich whipped cream, rolled neatly, and sprinkled with matcha powder on top to enhance the aroma.
When enjoying, the combination of crepe shell, fresh cream and cool pudding makes diners unforgettable. In addition to matcha flavor, the cake also has a bitter chocolate version with a little sweetness.
Honeycomb charcoal briquettes
In early 2024, a cake with the shape of a honeycomb coal ball suddenly appeared on social media, bringing back old memories. Many people and shop owners bought it to try the taste or to find the recipe.
To eat delicious and flavorful honeycomb charcoal briquettes, there must be cheese sauce and salted egg sauce inside - Photo: Instagram tiembanhchanmia
The owner of a bakery with an account named Ngon Ngon Qua on TikTok explains that the reason why honeycomb charcoal cakes suddenly became popular is because they bring a new flavor and the cake base itself will determine the softness and deliciousness.
Charcoal cakes are usually made from two main types of cake bases: sponge cake base with bamboo charcoal powder or brownie base with chocolate and Oreo cookies.
Each base offers its own flavor and texture, and the two can be combined for variety.
The sponge cake base is soft and light, with the aroma of bamboo charcoal, suitable for those who like a light feeling, while the brownie base is rich and fatty thanks to chocolate and Oreo cookies, increasing the appeal.
To fully enjoy honeycomb charcoal cakes, you cannot miss the sauces such as smooth and creamy cheese sauce or salty salted egg sauce to create a unique highlight and balance the taste.
Hue Noodles
In the summer of 2024, the Hue swallow suddenly emerged as a phenomenon, and many people competed to "hunt".
The nuoc is a mollusk that lives in brackish water. It looks like a jellyfish but is smaller. Its color is also a beautiful, distinctive blue that is hard to mistake.
Con nuoc is a familiar dish of Hue people every summer - Photo: TikTok It's Hanh again/ Big Face likes to cook
Hue broth is a refreshing dish that helps to cool down and dispel the summer heat.
This fresh dish is often served with fresh ingredients such as figs, melon, herbs, green bananas, and sour star fruit. In particular, Hue shrimp paste and special dipping sauce are indispensable in this dish, creating a rich, unforgettable flavor.
According to TikToker Viet Phuong Thoa, the snail has an eye-catching green color, when eaten it has no distinctive smell but only brings a very interesting chewy feeling. Combined with shrimp paste and vegetables will help the taste buds explode.
Stone grilled sausage
In early 2024, stone-grilled sausage suddenly became "hot" on social networks, quickly creating a new culinary craze for young people.
Stone-grilled Chinese sausage, also known as Hekou sausage. This is a dish imported from China.
Stone-grilled sausage shows no signs of cooling down, "hot" all year round - Photo: TikTok Small grocery store
The appeal of stone-grilled sausage is the delicious meat grilled on hot pebbles. The heat of the pebbles does not burn the sausage, but on the contrary, helps the dish have an irresistible flavor.
On the outside, the stone-grilled sausage is coated with a layer of spicy powder, making the tip of the tongue feel numb, a strangely stimulating feeling. Taking a bite, the spicy taste spreads throughout the mouth.
In addition to chili powder, diners can also dip it in chili sauce, tomato sauce, cheese... depending on their preference.
Baked cheesecake
If stone-baked sausage originated from Hekou (China), baked milk cheese cake originated from Jiangxi province.
With the recent development of Chinese tourism, many typical Chinese snacks have been quickly accepted and imported by Vietnamese people.
Many retailers have imported baked cheesecakes for sale, turning this dish into a trend in the market.
Baked milk cheesecake is the perfect combination of the sweetness of cheese and the richness of milk – Photo: Instagram cuncunfood
With cheese as the main ingredient, this dish does not have any outstanding features. The preparation is also quite simple: long rectangular cheese sticks are grilled on the stove until golden brown on all sides.
After baking, the cake is often drizzled with condensed milk to add a sweet, fatty flavor.
However, to make the cake more attractive and meet the diverse tastes of diners, many shops also add a layer of powder coating with 5 different flavors such as chocolate, matcha, cheese, yogurt...
What attracts many diners to baked cheesecake is its unique flavor.
The cheese is grilled to perfection, with a crispy, charred crust on the outside and a rich, salty interior.
When combined with condensed milk, the cake does not feel too sweet, instead it is harmonious enough to captivate diners from the first time they enjoy it.
Cherry Blossom Tofu
The hot weather in early summer 2024 makes snacks such as milk tea, ice cream, and sweet soup extremely attractive. In particular, the cherry blossom tofu dish originating from China has taken the youth by storm thanks to its cool and pleasing appearance.
Cherry blossom tofu has a gentle color and is decorated eye-catchingly - Photo: Facebook An Sap Tu Son
Different from the familiar white traditional tofu, cherry blossom tofu stands out with its gentle pink color. The surface is covered with a layer of rich cream cheese and sprinkled with pearls - a unique topping likened to "mermaid tears".
This pearl layer is made from water chestnuts, which give it a crunchy texture. Sometimes, the dish is served with two cute cherry blossom-shaped cookies that have a slightly sweet taste. Cherry blossom tofu is often served in cute rattan baskets.
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