Bắc Ninh
TasteAtlas ranks 4 Vietnamese sticky rice dishes among world's best
Vietnam's bean sweet soup and taro pudding are among 4 dishes making it to the list of "36 best rated dishes with glutinous rice" by TasteAtlas, an international food magazine.
This ranking is based on nearly 790,000 ratings from verified users, with about 515,000 recognized as legitimate.
 |
|
Two cups of che ba mau feature three layers of red beans, mung beans, and pandan jelly. |
Coming in at 4th place, che ba mau (a three color dessert) combines sticky rice, tapioca pearls, sweet beans, and sometimes agar jelly, all drenched in coconut milk and topped with bananas or crushed peanuts. Often served cold, its sweet and creamy flavors make it a popular summer treat.
Che khoai mon secured the 13th spot on the list. This is a taro pudding made with steamed taro cubes, sticky rice, pandan extract, and sugar. It can be served hot or chilled and topped with coconut sauce.
Ranked 23rd, che lam is a snack made from roasted glutinous rice flour, peanuts, ginger, and molasses or sugar. The snack has a chewy and sticky texture.
Coated in rice powder and sliced into bars, it is often enjoyed with warm tea, offering a sweet and spicy flavor that makes it a favorite in rural areas.
In the 25th place, dui ga bo xoi (chicken wrapped in sticky rice) features chicken drumsticks wrapped in sticky rice and deep-fried to a golden brown. Its mix of savory flavor and crunchy texture makes it a popular dish for festive occasions.
Leading the list is Klepon from Indonesia, glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar and coated with grated coconut. Following closely are Ichigo Daifuku from Japan, featuring mochi filled with strawberries, and Lo Mai Fan, Chinese sticky rice.
The Michelin Guide has announced the top 10 most exciting culinary destinations for 2025, with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang emerging as a noteworthy new name thanks to its fresh seafood and dishes rich in local flavours.
The Michelin Guide has included Da Nang, a central Vietnamese tourism hotspot, in its list of the world's 10 most exciting foodie destinations to explore this year.
Beef pho has secured the 93rd spot in the "100 best dishes in the world" list for 2025, curated by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
Tong Duy Tan Food Street in Hanoi has received a "new look" through infrastructure upgrades and the infusion of artistic values into the street, enhancing its status as a culinary destination.
Vietnamese cuisine has recently been gaining prominence with many notable milestones; it has been honoured at prestigious global awards, impressed attendants at international festivals and events, and been actively introduced by many famous politicians and business leaders. The allure, diversity, and rich cultural identity of Vietnamese culinary art have become a valuable resource, contributing positively to the promotion of the country and its people.
Hue and Hanoi are two Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 50 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024 - 2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, in partnership with national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, hosted the inaugural "Pho and Nem Day" in Rome, showcasing Vietnam's rich culinary heritage and promoting tourism.
Reader's comments (0)