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bánh tét
/ɓa̰jŋ̟ˀ tɛ̰t/
cylindrical sticky rice cake
Mẹ tôi làm bánh tét vào dịp Tết.
My mother makes cylindrical sticky rice cakes during Tet.
informal
A traditional Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice, mung bean, and pork, wrapped in banana leaves and boiled.
Bánh tét thường được ăn kèm với dưa hành vào dịp Tết Nguyên Đán.
Bánh tét is often eaten with pickled onions during the Lunar New Year.
Ở miền Nam Việt Nam, bánh tét thường có nhân chuối.
In southern Vietnam, bánh tét often has banana filling.
Distinct from bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) primarily by shape and regional variations in filling.
Collocations
bánh tét nướnggrilled cylindrical sticky rice cakebánh tét chayvegetarian cylindrical sticky rice cakegói bánh tétto wrap bánh tét
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Regional Variations
In southern Vietnam, bánh tét may contain banana filling, while northern versions typically use mung bean or pork. This reflects regional culinary differences.
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Serving Tradition
Bánh tét is traditionally served sliced into rounds during Tet celebrations, symbolizing unity and prosperity for the new year.
Word Origin
From 'bánh' (cake) + 'tét' (split or cut), referring to the cake's cylindrical shape which is split open for serving.
Usage Notes
Primarily associated with southern Vietnamese cuisine and Tet celebrations. Often confused with bánh chưng (northern Vietnamese version) due to similar ingredients but different shapes.
Word Breakdown
bánh
cake or rice cake
roottét
split or cut (referring to the cake's shape)
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh