Part 2: Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes (Banh Tet) - Wrapping and Cooking the Cakes

[@arocel]

Thank you, Trang! I have made this recipe twice to the delight of my Vietnamese in-laws!! I am making it for the 3rd time now, for Christmas Eve. Thank you soooo much!

[@RunAwayRice]

I am so thrilled you like the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to share your results! 😃

[@HelenRecipes]

Your Banh Tet looks awesome, Trang. Wish I could have a slice! ^^

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Helen! I'll save you a big slice ;)

[@DrrumWoW]

Oh my. Those pan-fried leftover cake slices look heavenly! Thank you for the videos!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi! Although I love the cakes when they are freshly made, frying them up is my favorite!!

[@eileenkuo9335]

Excellent demonstration. You are very generous to share. Looking forward for more Vietnamese recipes in ENGLISH. Thank you.

[@RunAwayRice]

+Eileen Kuo You're welcome! I hope you find some recipes to try and stop back to share your results.

[@psy111sk]

Omg, this is EPIC. I was absorbed in every single minute!

[@RunAwayRice]

You're very kind! Thank you for watching my video!

[@PajYolanda]

Thank You so much for sharing this delicious recipe 😃👍...I'll definitely make some when I'm free.

[@RunAwayRice]

I would love to hear how your cakes turn out. Please feel free to share your results and pics. Good Luck!

[@jls.1466]

It's so clearly and precisely explained. Thank you . I will try your recipe. Love your voice.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you for your kind words Diane! Hope you make banh tet to enjoy for Tet!

[@dslrlearner5890]

I followed your recipe, and it turned out really good though. Thanks for sharing the great recipe ever.

[@RunAwayRice]

+DSLR Learner Hi, I am glad this turned out well for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your results. :)

[@christinawalker3421]

Hi chi, I just love your recipes. The step by step are so easy. Your channel is my go to for Vietnamese traditional foods.

[@RunAwayRice]

That makes me so happy to hear that! Happy Cooking em! :)

[@nhatngon]

Your cake is so perfect. Your instructions seem so effortless. Thank you and please keep up your good work!!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Tieu, appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning in. :)

[@helendao123]

Thank you so much chi. I will try again.

[@5683love2]

They came out perfect and the delicious...Happy New-year ....

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Lynn, glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Happy New Year!

[@FioraTheMasquerade]

Those look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Katie! Will you give them a try?

[@FioraTheMasquerade]

I'll try, if I can find the banana leaves and mung bean paste at my local asian grocer. :D

[@RunAwayRice]

Katie Duffy Great! Let me know if you have any questions :)

[@FioraTheMasquerade]

Thank you!

[@clairesophia3569]

Oh my! You are the best!

[@RunAwayRice]

So are you! Thank you for kind words

[@bigdaddylee8019]

Wow, this is awesome! Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Nikki Lee Hi, these cakes are so good homemade and I hope you'll give the recipe a try!

[@triciachung3107]

Hi chi Trang, video cua chi hay qua, inspring me so much making me wanna try to do it right away. Cam on c rat nhieu!

[@RunAwayRice]

That's awesome! I am so glad to hear you'll give this a try. Please stop back to share your results! :)

[@peachy_ari]

I love banh tet! I always ate it on Cambodian New Year but now I can eat it whenever I want! Thanks!:D

[@yenthanhnguyen2957]

Chi trang than men.chuc mung nam moi. Cam on cach lam Banh tet cua chi ,yenthanh lam y nhu cach chi, tuyet voi..... Tren ca Tuyet voi luon ,dep va ngon tu trong ra ngoai .......cam on chi nhieu lam .chuc gia dinh nam moi nhieu nguon vui moi voi them mon moi cho moi nguoi vui.yt

[@RunAwayRice]

Hello YenThanh, rat vui khi biet ban da thanh cong voi mon Banh Tet. Hy vong ban tiep tuc theo doi video cua RAR va cho biet y kien nhe!. Chuc ban luon vui khoe :)

[@kimlam2671]

Love your cooking skills thank you so much for sharing

[@SamuelDieli]

Nice

[@tracynguyen5598]

Thank you Chi Trang. I made itvery first time with my husband help. With your clear instruction, my cakes all came out very good, more than we thought. I cook in IP 4 cakes for 90 min 15 NR. perfect. Thanks again and Happy new year to you and your family.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Tracy, I am so happy to hear you were successful with making banh tet! Great job to you and your husband. I pressure cook for 2 hours but it's good to know that 90 minutes works too. Thanks for sharing your results. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!

[@ntantran6024]

Hi, Co Trang! You know I love Banh Tet and Banh Chung. I can eat them almost every day. I've seen your website. I am watching it everyday and more understanding than on KZbin. Thank you so much for Great Videos!!!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Ntan, I could eat banh tet and banh chung every day too! :) I am glad you're enjoying my website. I try to keep my videos short and concise but definitely share more recipe notes, pictures, tips and tricks on my blog.

[@HueTran-vk1re]

Thank You so much for your instructions.... Happy New-year ....

[@RunAwayRice]

My pleasure Hue. Thank you for stopping by and Happy New Year to you!

[@tammynguyen5307]

So yummy chi!!! Thank you chi!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you Kathy! I hope you make some banh tet to enjoy!

[@tammynguyen5307]

Dạ, cảm ơn chị and Happy Lunar new years gia đình chị.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you em! Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family! :)

[@NYdxn]

Đúng cách gói bánh Tét xứ Huế (This is Banhtet's Huế style), I love it

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you, glad you like the style. It's so pretty wrapped this way! :)

[@NYdxn]

Huế is my hometow, I saw my mother wrapped it when i was a child

[@dennisnguyen7587]

Thanks for your video. Ur master cook for this cake.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Dennis! I love wrapping the cakes and so spend my time to make it look pretty. :)

[@LaoNclear]

Love your recipes! Thank you for sharing-I learned so much.

[@5683love2]

Trang. thank you for Part 2

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Lynn, I excited for you to try it. Please let me know how it turns out for you! Good Luck :)

[@helendao123]

Thank you anh hay chi nha.

[@RunAwayRice]

+helen pham You're welcome! Good Luck with the recipe.

[@Jenifer08100]

Banh cua chi dep qua. Nam ngoai, lan dau em goi banh Tet, nhung nhan do va thit chua duoc khit vao nhau. Nam nay em se thu theo cach cua chi. Thank you for sharing!

[@RunAwayRice]

Cam on ban! Nam nay ban lam banh tet theo cong thuc nay di, bao dam de va ngon. Chuc ban thanh cong!

[@nononohellnowhatcomeonohno5099]

Nice techniques

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Keri!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Ari Banari No need to wait until New Year's, Make Banh Tet and enjoy it now :)

[@tommycanada1]

Cám ơn chị Trang về clip làm bánh tét này. Em sẽ làm và khoe chị coi thành phẩm nha . Hy vọng em làm OK :) chị trang làm món nào cũng rất là đơn giản, dễ hiểu. Em làm theo là thành công hết đó.

[@RunAwayRice]

Cám ơn bạn! Khi làm xong nhớ cho Trang xem hình nhen. Chúc bạn thành công.

[@zvang0002]

I only have one comment: WOW! you make it so simple im going to try and make it. My coworker shared some with me and it was delicious but expensive. im going to try and attemp to make this. Thank you Tran

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Zong, you're very kind and I am glad you like the recipe. These cakes are expensive because they are labor intensive. They taste so good when made at home. Good Luck and let me know if you have any questions!

[@yenthanhnguyen2957]

Hello chị trang. Năm mới chúc chị và gia quyến hạnh phúc vui vẻ nhé. Chị trang ơi mình bọc giấy bạc bánh đẹp sharp nhưng có ra chất độc khg chị. Cám ơn chị

[@pennie05able]

May you make a video showing how to make Japanese marinated soft boiled egg? I'm looking forward to it. Thank you!

[@doodahgurlie]

Beautifully done! They came out so perfect and look delicious. For some reason, I always thought these were steamed not boiled.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! A lot of people think the cakes are boiled. The trick is to wrap the cakes securely so they don't get all soggy during the long cooking process.

[@doodahgurlie]

So you are saying they are "steamed" even though they are submerged in water (although they are tightly wrapped)? Is there a reason they aren't steamed? Wouldn't that be easier?

[@RunAwayRice]

Doodah Gurl Because these cakes are pretty thick, steaming would take quite awhile but I am sure it would work. Some use a pressure cooker but I have yet to try it, maybe next year :)

[@leafhn]

Thank you chi Trang for sharing the recipe. I've just made a batch of this cake today. Funny enough, my biggest pot doesn't fit all the cakes I made. I had to boil them in two different time. Although I helped my grandparents to make banh Chung when I was a little, but I never tried to wrap the cake myself. Your video is really inspiring me to make this cake this year. You're right. This cake isn't difficult to make, but very time consuming. I'm so excited so I have to try right away...not bad...:) than you... Happy New Year!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Diep, although I love recipe shortcuts, there are some recipes that just can't be made fast and that's the case with these cakes. Since I only make these once a year, I really enjoy the entire process. It's very rewarding to unwrap that first cake after all the efforts. Thanks for trying my recipe and Happy New Year to you and your family :)

[@helendao123]

Happy new year to chi and Family! Nhin chi lam thay de qua nhung khg biet em co lam duoc khg ? Chi oi chi co the chi cach lam the nao rua frozen banana leaf ma khg bi rach khg ? Vi em rua lan nao cung bi rach ta toi, Minh nen rua la luc no con frozen hay la phai doi la da defrost vay chi ? Cam on chi that nhieu. Chi huong Dan rat la that tinh va ti mi nen rat de lam nhung ve phan mon nao ma phai goi thi em goi rat la do he he he.

[@RunAwayRice]

+helen pham Hi Helen, Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family too! I am sorry to hear you're having trouble not tearing the banana leaves during washing. Regarding your questions, let the banana leaves thaw at room temperature first. Once they are no longer frozen, that's when you can start washing them. Here are some quick tips: Don't cut the spine on the leaf until after washing. The spine is sturdy and helps the leaf not split or tear. When washing, scrub gently and try to keep the leaf flat to reduce tearing (that's why I use a cutting board.) Also be sure to wash in the same direction as the veins and not against it. It does take a bit of practice. Good Luck em!

[@rxmom95]

Love your simple recipe, but I have 8 quarts instant pot. Pl tell me how I can cook in instant pot. Thanks

[@thanhtuyennguyen5464]

Bánh này để room temperature được bao lâu vậy chị? Em đã làm thành công, Thanks

[@valialagappa6366]

Hello em Chi lam duoc Thanh Cong nhung cach goi hoi vung ve khong duoc dep Thanhyou em da chia se 😘

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi chi, I am happy to hear you were successful making banh tet. Don't worry if the cakes aren't the prettiest. It takes some practice. As long as they taste delicious, that is what counts! :) Great job chi!

[@Saturn_Jay760]

How much salt did you add into the soaked rice?

[@kathynguyen566]

Thank you for sharing all your recipes. Your recipes always easy to follow. Can I cook this in pressure cooker? Is it same time with banh tet chuoi. Now, I have to try banh tet chuoi

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Kathy, you can pressure cook these cakes. For banh tet similar in size to mine, I pressure cook for 2 - 2.5 hours and then let rest in the water for at least 1 hour. I usually let rest in the water for the same amount as the cooking time. Good Luck!

[@unhuynh]

Hi Trang, where can I get that pot you are using in this video? I'll be glad to use your amazon link to buy it. Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Gwen Huynh Hi Gwen, I bought this huge pot at TJMaxx a few years ago. It's called the "BIG pot" Let me see if I can find the link on Amazon.

[@RunAwayRice]

+RunAwayRice Gwen, I couldn't find any sellers on Amazon. Tivoli is the manufacturer of the stock pot. Here's a link to their website. www.tivolicook.com/product/tivoli-enamel-cookware-cookware/20/enamel-cookware/

[@kienvu3811]

Hi RunAwayRice, could you make another video showing how to make spring roll? Thank you.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Kien, are you looking for egg rolls (cha gio) or fresh spring rolls (goi cuon) ? I've shared both recipes already. If you let me know which one I'll share the link.

[@kienvu3811]

RunAwayRice I would like to have spring rolls. Thank you so much.

[@RunAwayRice]

Kien Vu Hi Kien, here are the links for the fresh spring rolls and dipping sauce recipes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWsgIynmcyKe6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKSxln6ObZiDY7M

[@kienvu3811]

thank you so much. I did try and the result was very nice. I'm sorry. I should find the videos before you sent. One again, thanks so much for your such amazing recipes.

[@RunAwayRice]

Kien Vu Hi Kien, thank you, you are very kind. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the recipes :)

[@helendao123]

Chi oi ! Cho em hoi voi cong thuc nay lam duoc bao nhieu cai banh tet vay chi ? Cam on chi nha ! Happy New Year to chi va Gia dinh?

[@dslrlearner5890]

+helen pham theo nhung gi minh coi, cong thuc nay lam dduoc 4 banh'....coi o phut 5:25 se nghe chi Trang noi la chi Double the recipe, nen chi lam ra 8 cai.

[@RunAwayRice]

+helen pham Hi Helen, this recipe yields 4 banh tet/cakes. Happy New Year to you and your family as well!

[@RunAwayRice]

+DSLR Learner Thanks so much for helping!

[@Shinobi0214]

Hi Trang, my son is dating a new girlfriend, who happens to be Vietnamese. We live in MS and she goes to college here. She is from Ca. We love her very, very much. I love to cook and to take on very challenging recipes. See has opened us up to Banh Mi. I taught myself to make banh mi by watching videos like this one and surprised her with lunch one day. She said it reminded of her home in Cali. I want to bring in the new Lunar Year with this recipe. Can't find the fancy string. Where can I get some like that? I know this sounds silly, but I like details. Twine doesn't look good. Help please.

[@RunAwayRice]

+Rick Hargett Hi Rick, you are very sweet for wanting to make these cakes for your son's girlfriend. You should be able to purchase the string at your Asian grocer. Alternatively, you can use raffia or 1/4" ribbon found in most craft stores like Michael's or Joanne Fabrics. Here's a link to buy online www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CIY2KSQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CIY2KSQ&linkCode=as2&tag=runawayriceyt-20&linkId=UMJ6LAAJOZ6K2MEBGood Luck and I'd love to see some pics of your Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes!

[@xuannie2]

Hi Chi Trang - I noticed when I unwrapped my foil there was alot of oxidation. Parts of the foil were black and brown. I was wondering if your foil had discoloration and whether or not it was still safe to eat. Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi em, the oxidation is normal and typically where the foil touches the water. Whether or not it's safe to eat has been widely debated. Here's a workaround: Wrap the cakes twice with one continuous piece of aluminum foil. That way, the oxidized portion is always against another piece of non-oxidized foil instead of the banana leaves. If in doubt, skip the foil or use parchment paper. I hope that helps!

[@upicky]

I like ur pot can u please tell me what size and brand?

[@RunAwayRice]

+John Chen The pot is called 'the Big pot' made by Tivoli. I believe it's 16 quarts.

[@upicky]

+RunAwayRice thank a lot I am looking forward to make this cake

[@princessmadison4222]

we bought one of this cake , it s dry and hard.... is there a special way to eat it ?

[@hanhbui3067]

Hi chi Trang em muon lam banh tet chi day ,chi cho em hoi chi cho bao nhieu muoi vao nep vay .Mong chi tra loi som de em lam kip tet ,cam on chi nhieu.Neu em nau bang noi ap suat co duoc khong chi. Happy new year chi nha.

[@RunAwayRice]

Em cho 2 tsp muoi vao nep. Chi chua bao gio nau banh tet bang noi ap suat. Co nguoi noi cach nay nhanh va banh ngon. Chuc em Happy New Year!

[@biekery]

This is the best Bánh Tét instruction video I've watched. Thank you so much! From du học sinh xa nhà :(

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Kelly, you are welcome, I am glad you found the video helpful. Hopefully making Bánh Tét to enjoy will help you miss home a little less :) Chúc em ngày Tết vui vẻ!

[@danyso975]

I'm interested your recipe would you please send me a shrimp egg roll recipe

[@RunAwayRice]

+Dany So Hi Dany, here's the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWsgIynmcyKe6c

[@DiemNguyen-tm2kh]

Chi trang oi share banh tet chuoi di chi. ...sorry vi yeu cau chi hoi nhieu :-)

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Diem, dung ngai em. Trong tuong lai chi se chia se cong thuc nay. Chuc em mot ngay vui!

[@breytina2423]

I had a question....instead of boiling it, can you steam it instead?

[@RunAwayRice]

I've never tried steaming the cakes and think it would take even longer than boiling because the cakes are so dense. If you were to make them smaller and thinner, steaming might be a good option. If you give it a try let me know how it turns out for you!

[@breytina2423]

I will definitely try a couple and see how it turns out and will let you know....I only asked because I'm Laos and the way we cook our sticky rice is by steaming it.....thanks for sharing the recipe! I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@RunAwayRice]

Jest Vong Yes we typically steam the smaller cakes too. Appreciate you watching my video. Happy Cooking! :)

[@valialagappa6366]

Hello em cho chi hoi em luoc banh may tieng NHL cho chi biet

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi chi, what does "NHL" mean?

[@huele6840]

Yo

[@valialagappa6366]

Chac Chi viet sai chu sorry nhe em cau hoi cua Chi la bao nhieu tieng khi em luoc banh Chi nghe la 4 tieng phai khong

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi chi, yes boil the cakes for 4 hours. Good Luck chi! Let me know how your cakes turn out. :)