Square Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes / Lunar New Year Cake (Banh Chung)

Sharing a recipe for Square Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Cakes / New Year Cake / Banh Chung, a quintessential dish for celebrating Vietnamese Lunar New Year / Tet. Watch this video for a step-by-step tutorial. These savory cakes are so scrumptious and a whole lot of fun to make!
Written recipe: runawayrice.com/main-dishes/sq...
Enjoy these savory cakes with Dried Carrot and Radish Pickles(Dua Mon) • Dried Carrot and Radis...
Tools used in this video:
Pyrex 8 Piece Smart Essentials Bowl Set amzn.to/2j5oTMo
Ateco 5753 9-Piece Plain Cutter Set, Square amzn.to/2iCRnJK
Smart Weigh 11lb/5kg Digital Multifunction Food and Kitchen Scale amzn.to/2jkvZtI
Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker,
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Ingredients:
3 cups long-grain glutinous rice
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1 cup peeled split mung bean
1 1/2 cups water
1 lb pork butt
2 shallots
2 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2-16 oz packages of banana leaves, cleaned • Preparing Banana Leaves
Other Materials:
8-inch X 9-inch piece of card stock
4-inch X 4-inch piece of card stock
2-inch X 10-inch piece of card stock
3 3/4-inch square food mold
4-inch square X 2-inch high cardboard form
4-8 feet length cooking string or twine
foil, plastic wrap, ruler
Yields: 4 cakes
Nguyên liệu:
600 g gạo nếp hột dài
1 ½ m. cà phê muối
200 g đậu xanh cà không vỏ
360 ml nước
450 g thịt đùi heo
2 củ hành ta
2 m. cà phê nước mắm
½ m. cà phê đường
½ m. cà phê tiêu đen xay sơ
900 g - 1 Kg lá chuối • Preparing Banana Leaves
Nguyên liệu khác:
20 x 23 cm miếng giấy cứng để làm mẫu cắt lá
10 x 10 cm miếng giấy cứng để làm mẫu cắt lá
5 x 25.5 cm miếng giấy cứng để làm mẫu cắt lá
khuôn 9.5 x 9.5 cm
khuôn giấy cứng 10 x 10 cm, cao 5 cm
4 sợi giây - 2m50 1 giây - dùng để cột bánh
giấy bạc, giấy nylon, thước
Làm được 4 bánh
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[@jls.1466]

I love your cooking. It’s so clean and neat. Simple and easy to follow.💐

[@oceanwaves3139]

your video is extremely well made; i like your direction on how to wrap this cake as well; very precise. thanks for making the video and for posting it.

[@TheNguoibinhtha]

Wow! Masterpieces. And thanks for the great video,too. Happy new year. I got to try it.

[@jlewsf]

this is the best, most precise banh chung demo i've ever seen. thank you

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much! I enjoyed making the video. :)

[@binhtrieu]

Thank you for your detailed instruction on how to make Banh Chung. I followed exactly what you instructed and it was my successful accomplishment even though I've never made Banh Chung before. Love!

[@twinkylovable]

Wow... love this video.

[@ntantran6024]

I love Banh Chung a lot when I was young and now I am still loving it. Thanks for a delicious recipe and great video. Cam on Co Trang nhieu!

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome! I am glad you like the recipe and video. It's another Vietnamese dish that is time-consuming but worth the effort.

[@krystalespiritu6854]

you are amazing , serious. very detail but not dragging. thank you for your excellent quality works. for this one I think I will buy the finished one.

[@RunAwayRice]

LOL..it's a lot of work for sure. Thank you for checking out my video and for your kind words! :)

[@doodahgurlie]

Always amazing how-to cooking videos. I love watching all the ideas you come up with to make Vietnamese cooking easier/better/efficient/effective. You're a genius in my eyes and your recipes come out looking so perfect! Happy new year, Trang and thanks for always sharing your unique ideas!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks D G, you are always so supportive and complimentary with your kind words. I really appreciate it! Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year as well!

[@huyenb.3781]

Thanks for the video. Your step-by-step tutorial is clear and helpful as usual.

[@RunAwayRice]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much!

[@ThangQTran]

You have definitely made new level of cooking Vietnamese traditional food. Thank you ;)

[@RunAwayRice]

You are very kind. Thank you for watching!

[@kimlam2671]

Love your amazing ideas!

[@leonkhameson4733]

This is the best video on banh chung. Thank you so much for this video. These are one of my favorite things to eat.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you Leon! I've been working on this video for awhile now and glad to finally release it. I hope you make some banh chung to enjoy and stop back to share your results.

[@hanhhoaduong]

QUÁ ĐẸP. THẬT TUYỆT VỜI

[@billlee4736]

Wow! Amazing video. So easy to make . Thanks

[@MLe-db7gd]

Wow!!! A perfect mix of art, math, and food science! The cake looks deliciously beautiful, c.Trang! I'm totally impressed with your talent. Keep up the great work! Cheers!!!

[@RunAwayRice]

Lol...Thank you for your kind words! I hope you make some to enjoy for Tet!

[@cherrihankins9664]

Thank you for clear instruction in English. I look forward to making these.

[@mellymel1075]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I also have an instant pot and never thought to use it this way. This is a brilliant way to cook the cakes. Thanks again. 😊

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video. The pressure cooking picture is really useful and cooks everything faster. I'll share more Instant Pot recipes in the future.

[@davidtram4943]

This is the best recipe on you tube. Amazing presentation.

[@RunAwayRice]

+David tram Thank you for your kind words! 😃 Enjoy the recipe!

[@lebinhl5537]

Excellent!

[@kimlam2671]

Amazing! i like the way you show how to goi banh chung. love it.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching my videos. :)

[@LinhNguyen-hn1yg]

Ilove your show all the time! Thanks

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you for your support Linh!

[@trinhnguyen8265]

👍👍👍. Thank you for the video.

[@jennytran2202]

Your video is so helpful chi Trang, especially to me who have never made banh chung before. Thanks for sharing. Have an amazing Tet chi Trang.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Jenny, I am so glad to hear that. I hope you make some banh chung to enjoy for Tet. Happy New Year!

[@lighting_DaSky]

I love the look of this one!

[@RunAwayRice]

+kalia lee Hope you make some to enjoy!

[@carolinetran8192]

Thanks ♥ for beautiful 😘 Banh Tet teaching.You 're the best cooking instructor ever Will try to make it some day Good luck and Good Health

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you for your kind words Caroline. You're very sweet! I hope you make some to enjoy! Wishing you much health and happiness! :)

[@puzz88]

holy smokes this video is incredibly well done. wow i can see so much effort to film and edit this. thank you so much :)

[@RunAwayRice]

+puzz88 thank you so much for watching and your support! 😃

[@linhtang2771]

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[@maxwell9557]

@@RunAwayRice Where are you Trang? We have not see you for a while.

[@SpainonaFork]

what an incredible recipe, these cakes look stunning, just subbed to your channel :)

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much! Wishing you the best with your channel!

[@thivo9254]

you r so clever co Trang . will try it .thanks. happy lunar year co Trang😃

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Thi, thank you for your kind words and Happy Lunar Year to you too! :)

[@chweehar]

OMG!! these look so delicious and also so much work hope some days I get to taste them, thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome! Definitely a lot of work but so much fun to make especially if you can get the whole family to help. Hope you give it a try someday!

[@maryvu6806]

Thank you for answering my questions and for providing a link to your channel for Tet Recipes. Respectfully, Mrs. Vu (O.F.S.)

[@RunAwayRice]

You're very welcome Mary. Wishing you and your family all the best! :)

[@CL-eo1oh]

Love the way you tutorial. Result always good. Happy New Year.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you Chau. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@jbabella45]

Your Video is very tutorial, you show actually the ingredients in the video itself, you really like to teach your audience. Thanks, God bless you !!!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Jesus Abella My pleasure. I want the recipes to be easy to understand and follow. Thank you for your kind words.

[@jul5604]

i loooooove your videos. i have been watching them for a week continously and over over again. thanks for the quality videos, clear instructions and hygienic cooking technique. May you share your tips in keeping the kitchen clean, washing the appliances.... thank you. i really appreciate and enjoy your channel ♡

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Jasmine, thank you for your kinds words and I am glad you're enjoying my videos. Yes, I like to keep a really tidy kitchen--especially when I am cooking. I'll be sure to share more cleaning tips and tricks in upcoming videos. Thank you for supporting my channel!

[@annanguyen4612]

wow new skill to make it. so clever. love you much.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Anna! I hope you make some to enjoy. :)

[@sweetpuppy120489]

Woah you make it look very easy yet I know it gonna be hard to do, but your way seems a lot more manageable. I love your origami of those banana leaf! So beautiful and neat! I have not seen anyone done it before. I hope one day I have the time to do it. Tet in our home is always a busiest time of the year.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you! My favorite part is folding the leaves. Tet is one of my busiest times as well. That's why it's taken awhile to share this video :)

[@thindinh8834]

Bánh ngon và ₫ẹp qúa cách xếp lá và xếp nhân sáng kiến rất hay và khéo léo của Trang ,cám ơn bạn đã chia sẻ cách gói bánh chưng

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you bạn for your kind words! My favorite part about making banh chung is wrapping the cakes and making them look pretty! I hope you make some to enjoy. :)

[@MidnightCravings]

Awesome tutorial, thanks for sharing! :)

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much! :)

[@minhl9465]

Hi Trang, thanks million. FinallyI can make these cakes perfectly. Your way look so easy to encourage me to make it. Hope to see more. Take care

[@RunAwayRice]

I wish you much success with making banh chung. They are worth the effort. When you make them, I'd love to hear your results. :)

[@minhl9465]

Yes, they turned out perfect , I been thought never made theses...thanks a lot

[@RunAwayRice]

I am so thrilled to hear that! Awesome job! :)

[@thanhdong1026]

Very neat technique. Thanh you for sharing.

[@RunAwayRice]

My pleasure, I hope you try my recipe!

[@vickyhyun]

Thank you.

[@tiepdo9619]

You are the best teacher

[@RunAwayRice]

You're very kind. Thank you!

[@yenthinguyen8146]

so creative. thanks for sharing.

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome! :)

[@kimjulyofficial]

This looks delicious! thanks for sharing!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@suicideboy7185]

Kim July o

[@ivyhays6006]

Thanks so much for make it so easy for me to follow. Successful on first try. The cake came out great. It tastes and look just like store bought. Amazon delivery could take weeks so I decide to make the mold myself out of foam board and a glue gun. Works perfectly.

[@RunAwayRice]

Yeah! I am so glad to hear you were successful on the first try. Awesome job! Kudos on making the mold yourself. Enjoy your banh chung!

[@PhuongTran-ch6gs]

Thanks for very details of your tutorial . I will do tomorrow, to night I soak glutinious rice and seasoning meat .....Thanks again

[@jesse113553]

The mould method looks so cool and easy! I tried this free-hand before and it took so long :)

[@RunAwayRice]

I hope you give this method a try. It makes the cakes look really uniform and pretty. Good Luck!

[@platoon5499]

where are you now??been a very long time..hope to hear and new recipes from you..tnx.happy new year!

[@stephchu5406]

OMGosh! that is the PERFECT Bánh chung! ur amazing.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Steph! I really enjoy making these cakes! :)

[@valialagappa6366]

Hi chi rat thich video cua em nhin em lam de hieu va nhanh tuyet voi 🌹😘👍

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you em! I hope you will make some banh chung to enjoy!

[@uchibauki2515]

Beautiful and neat

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you!

[@LoanNguyen-he1ug]

I love your teaching very much ,because your show very clear and understand.thank you so much

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Loan, I am glad you find my videos helpful. Thank you for your kind words!

[@Jupe367]

I totally agree. I'm not good at cooking and her explaination a really helps a lot.

[@levhnhu]

Chị giỏi và khéo tay quá

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you em!

[@alyssabrown6480]

Mình làm rồi, cám ơn rất nhiều. Cách làm rất khoa học, easy to follow. Mình lười nên làm nhân trước 2 hôm sau mới lôi ra làm tiếp giai đoạn còn lại. Ăn ko hết để tủ đá xong 2 tháng sau lôi ra hấp lại vẫn ngon như mới.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Ivy, Great job on your banh chung! I am so happy to hear you like my recipe. Lol..I think it's smart to break-up the work over a few days. Making banh chung is time-consuming. Wishing you and your family and healthy and prosperous new year! :)

[@hanhhaye7773]

Such a usefulllll and great method to make bánh chưng!! I have 1 question: why do you need to wrap it with alluminium? With all the banana leaves it isn't enough?

[@VanPham-vw4cu]

I love the way you measure banana leaves

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you! It makes for very uniform cakes. :)

[@VanPham-vw4cu]

RunAwayRice Yeah, thank you so much

[@maryvu6806]

Your videos are absolutely the most organized. Perfectly understandable. Even as a beginner level Vietnamese cook, following your recipes and directions the dishes turn out perfect every time. I subscribe to your channel because I am so impressed and thankful for all of your videos. I am German American Indian and love cooking for my Vietnamese Husband and Son. Thank you for all of your excellent videos, you are a phenomenal teacher! Please continue to make Vietnamese cooking videos. I am in a good mood and motivated to cook every time I watch your videos. I enjoy surprising my Husband and My Son with Vietnamese dishes and seeing the smiles on their faces. Can you provide a list of shopping resources by mail for ingredients, dinner sets, tea sets and information on what to cook for Tet and other Holidays? Do you have any books that you have published? Thank you so much for your videos, please keep making them, I am trying to teach my Son to cook also. It is so much fun when My Husband, My Son and My Self watch your videos and then cook together in the kitchen one of your recipes with Vietnamese music videos on from Paris by Night or your utube videos. Respectfully, Mrs. Mary Vu (O.F.S.) Order Franciscan Secular

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Mary, it warms my heart to receive your kind comments. I am delighted to hear you enjoy the videos I am sharing and find them helpful. That's wonderful you've made many Viet dishes for your family to enjoy. They are so luck to have such a loving wife and mom and I love that you're cooking together now too. Where do you live? I'd be happy to share shopping resources but I am mostly familiar with shopping resources in the US. For Tet dishes, please check out my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLqYSKNrcfvTeotNxPy8upYTp9lwxY7onK You can also find similar playlists on KZbin.

[@sakuraono8341]

Wow this is a very detail technique. It is easier to handle it bundle. A suggestion, if you show on how to fold the banana leaves by using a piece of paper, it will be easier to see the fold and seem. Thanks.

[@andrewockenden]

Very ngon!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks!

[@lebinhl5537]

very nice!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@thanhngo4033]

It's a great tutorial for this easy-to-fail cake. I wish you could come up with more ideas and better methods with Viet dishes in future.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Thanh. I will share more of my ideas in future videos so please stay tuned!

[@hongtruong7217]

Yummy

[@RunAwayRice]

Give it a try?

[@Agnesthi]

bonne explication, merci beaucoup

[@RunAwayRice]

De rien! :)

[@naniklistiani7384]

💖😘😘💖💖💖💖💖

[@Ttle9009]

Delicious!

[@RunAwayRice]

Give it a try?

[@Ttle9009]

RunAwayRice I'll definitely will! I tried your banh tết and it was amazing! Can't wait to try this one! I love the smell of steamed banana leafs! Thank you for your recipes!

[@RunAwayRice]

I'm glad you enjoyed my banh tet recipe. Banh chung is just as scrumptious and fun to make. In this video, I don't know if you could see the steam when I opened the pressure cooker, the banana leaves aroma was just amazing! Good Luck!

[@Ttle9009]

Thank you ^_^

[@VyNguyen-gl4ws]

Hello chi Trang, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.I've been your good subscriber. I watch every single of your video. I would like to thank you for sharing your tips and tricks to the followers.For the recipes, does cooking the cake in the pot make any differences compared to the pressure cooker? And how long can I keep the cake in refrigerator or outside?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Vy, thank you for subscribing and I appreciate your support! :) Using the pressure cooker is faster than the traditional stove-top method. The results are the same. The whole/unwrapped cakes can be left at room temperature for 1-2 days. (I know some folks keep the cakes at room temperature for 3-4 days or more but I worry about them going bad.) Once the banana leaves are removed, the cake should be consumed within the day and any leftovers refrigerated. In the fridge, the cakes are good for up to 1 week. Optionally freeze the whole cake (still wrapped in banana leaves) for up to 6 months. Enjoy!

[@rickyhoang9790]

Wow...nhờ đọc báo mà biết trang web của cô, Chúc cô vui vẻ và thành công hơn nhé!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Ricky, thank you for joining my channel. I hope you find a recipe to try. Happy Cooking! :)

[@eallae]

I don’t have a pressure cooker, if I make only one by one can I use the rice cooker ?

[@hoadang4264]

Thanks you, for showing us this cake. I will do it before new year, I want to do many times, but I am afraid failed. Now with your instruction I think I will be success. Thanks again, Miss Trang, Please teach me how to make "BOT CHIEN TRUNG" when you have a chance.

[@RunAwayRice]

Give it a try Hoa. It takes just a bit of practice and I think you can do it. If you have questions, just let me know. I will add Bot Chien Trung to the list for upcoming recipes. :)

[@hoadang4264]

Thanks you so much! Co Trang. Hoa

[@MinibiteTran]

Hi Pls how do you get the red labels TÊT on the cake THANKSSSSSSSS for now

[@chauquach936]

My mole is 4 inches each side,so how should I measure the banana leaves to fit the mole ,please?

[@rdutcher365]

I loved this video. My cakes came out more soft and mushy, and I don't know why? Also, Banh Tet cooked long as you did in your recipe, but mine look uncooked by the ends, Can I recook them again? Thank you very much and have a Happy New Year!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Richard! For Banh Chung being a bit soft and mushy, did you press the cakes? For Banh Tet, just keep cooking longer. Are you boiling the cakes or using a pressure cooker? Good luck!

[@annele1349]

Thanks, chi Trang :)

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome Anne! Hope you give it a try and share your results.

[@annele1349]

I will. And the pictures will be taken. Thanks again.

[@psy111sk]

What can I say now? Chị cực kì khéo tay. I'm not sure if you understand but I just can't find the English equivalent :D

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks em for your nice compliment! :)

[@amanar2023]

Can the same concept be apply to your banh tet recipe, using the instant pot.? Same amount of cooking time?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Amy, you can use my banh tet recipe and cook in the Instant Pot if you have the larger 8 quart pot. Cook for the same amount of time. If you have the 6 qt Instant Pot, you need to make the banh tet a bit smaller and shorter so they all fit. Again, the cooking time is the same as the banh chung. Good Luck!

[@MinibiteTran]

....... Agian I just made 12 steam sticky rolls cake with diference colour about 1 kg each now seeing this I wanna do it ?? ? Your technique so tempted to me.... after all no body home to eat??? Well going to do it for my experiment thanks :) like

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Mini, great job with making 12 rolls! This recipe will be easy for you. You can give the cakes to family and friends if there's no one at home to eat. :)

[@vanNguyen-pq9bw]

Hello chi! May I ask what are the dimensions of the cardboard mold that you used? Thanks in advance!

[@RunAwayRice]

+van Nguyen hi Van, the cardboard mold is 4 inches square by 2 inches high. Good luck!

[@PhuongNguyen-rb2vl]

Thank you for the recipe! I have a question. Why do we have to use foil paper?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Phuong, good question. The foil adds an extra layer of protection just in case the banana leaves have tears or holes. If the banana leaves are solid, you can skip the foil. Good Luck!

[@ngoclong7151]

wow, look pretty and delicious. Do you take orders?

[@RunAwayRice]

Haha! I've made about 40 cakes so far for family and friends. :)

[@songqueva]

Hi chi! This is my very first time making banh Chung, the mold size I have is 4 1/2 x 2 inches. What is the size of banana leaf do I need to cut? Thank you much chị!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Song Que Hi em, just double the width of the mold so 9 inches for the 4 main leaves. Cut the leaves about 9 1/2 inches tall. Good Luck!

[@MrQuocanh80]

Great job, I've got a few questions specifically for you, are you fan of eating them cold or pan fried, and what's a good condiment when you serve them??

[@RunAwayRice]

When they're freshly made or just refrigerated, I enjoy eating them at room temperature. If the cakes have been frozen and then thawed, I like them fried or warmed in the microwave. After freezing, I find the cakes need some heat to make the sticky rice soft and moist again. The condiment to serve with these savory cakes is Dried Carrot and Radish Pickles ttp://kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3m5dKaMZauKa7c or pickled leeks. Enjoy!

[@MrQuocanh80]

RunAwayRice thanks, I'm enjoying your vids. Send me a Banh Chung!!!

[@RunAwayRice]

Lol! All of my banh chung are gone now...next year, I need your request earlier ;)

[@vyvan2773]

Thank you so much for such an useful video chi! I appreciate for what I’ve been learning for you. Thus, If you don’t mind, please help me with this issue. I suppose to make 5x5x3 inches cake, so that I need to use an 8qt ip instead. So how do you think abt that?What is your advise on the whole process which also includes cooking time ( mine are an 8qt Lux & a 6qt duo)? Thanks again chi!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Vy, by volume your cake is more than twice the size of my cakes which are 4x4x2. To be on the safe side, I would recommend doubling the pressure cooking time to 3 hours plus an additional 90 minutes of natural pressure release in the Keep Warm setting. Banh chung can't be overcooked but it can be under-cooked so it's best to err on the side of more time rather than too little. Let me know if you have any questions. Good Luck!

[@vyvan2773]

Thank you so much for your advices. Hope my cake will be as good as yours 😉

[@RunAwayRice]

Good Luck Vy! I am looking forward to hearing about your results. :)

[@vyvan2773]

Thank you for your support! Yes, I’m done with those square guys. I do exactly like what you teach in the video, and it turns out so great! Mine do not have perfect shape and not look neat like yours but thanks God, they taste so so good. The sticky rice is chewy and Filling has beautiful fragrance. I set the 8qt Lux for 3h like you said, but when it went a half way, I remembered your advice ( it can’t be over cooked, but can be undercooked), so I made it an extra 1h and then let those cakes sat in keep warm for 90mins. Total pressure cooking time is 4h and 90mins of NRP. Thank you a lots for your recipe and your help. You made my Tet!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Vy, I am so happy you were successful with making banh chung! Great job! It's a lot of work but so satisfying when done. Wrapping the cakes doesn't have to be perfect and it will get easier the more you make. The taste is what's important and it sounds like you like the results. Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous new year! :)

[@thuyankhang]

Cam ơn chị đã bỏ thời gian hướng dẫn nấu ăn. Em rất thích xem video nấu ăn của chị. Chị Trang chỉ rất chị tiếc và dễ làm. Chị cho em kích thước cho khuôn bánh chưng nhe, không phải cái khuôn làm nhân bánh. Cảm ơn chị

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi em, the cardboard form for the bánh chưng is 4 inches square by 2 inches high.

[@thuyankhang]

cảm ơn chị

[@jbabella45]

By the way, how do you soften your banana leaves, to be flexible. thanks

[@RunAwayRice]

+Jesus Abella Just a few minutes in warm water is enough to make them flexible. Here's a video I shared earlier for preparing banana leaves kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4fSd3qjrNeJhtk

[@tienle3471]

cô oi, con xai la chuoi dong lanh, gap doi lai la bi rach la, gio phai lam sao cho la khong bi rach vay co. con cam on co

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi con, I am sorry to hear your frozen banana leaves are tearing. I use frozen leaves too but find some brands are better than others. If you have time, try buying a different brand. If you can't, wrap the cakes the best you can with the banana leaves and then wrap them securely with foil before cooking. Good Luck and let me know how they turned out. :)

[@ieunatelove]

hi, may i ask, where did you get your "3 3/4-inch square food mold"? thanks

[@LeeMoon306]

ieunatelove Amazon, here is the link www.amazon.com/Ateco-5753-9-Piece-Cutter-Square/dp/B00CNZX21O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1484089072&sr=1-17&keywords=square+cutter&linkCode=sl1&tag=runawayriceyt-20&linkId=11f00039127c02be9bb74e31d161bdc3

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Phuong! Appreciate you sharing the link.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi, I purchased my mold online. The link to buy is in the video's description. You can also use a small food storage container or re-use any food container about the same size. Good luck!

[@ieunatelove]

thank you for replying.

[@ieunatelove]

thank you for sharing the link.

[@minnguyen6120]

Chị! Cho e hỏi cái khuôn bánh C mua ở đâu? C cho e xin link. Cám ơn C!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Vy, here's the link: Ateco 5753 9-Piece Plain Cutter Set, Square amzn.to/2iCRnJK

[@emilyphi5142]

You make it looks so easy to do. I am going to try it this weekend. What is your mold size? Thank. Happy New Year

[@mpha315]

Cám ơn cô video về bánh Chưng. Cách cô bày xếp lá rất là hay. Nhưng mà sợi dây buộc bánh o phải "food grade", o dùng trong nấu ăn được đâu cô RunAwayRice ơi.

[@RunAwayRice]

+mai pham Hi em, it's safe for food. You can also use cooking twine if you'd like. Good Luck!

[@na195097]

You lost me somewhere in the middle of the banana leaf origami

[@thuywebb3619]

Hi , where did you buy string ? Thank you

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Thuy, I buy the roll of string at the Vietnamese grocery store.

[@thuywebb3619]

RunAwayRice thank you. I couldn’t find any here in Nashville. I have to asked a friend send to me from Houston. Thank you for your video.

[@RunAwayRice]

The colored string is really pretty but cooking twine works too. Good luck and when you make banh chung, please stop back to share your results!

[@thuywebb3619]

RunAwayRice I found your video is very helpful. I will definitely let you know the next couple of weeks.

[@thuywebb3619]

RunAwayRice my Banh Chung turned out fine. I think I didn’t use banana leaves correct so little bit of water get in the cake. Should I use more leaves ? Thank you

[@NKTran83]

I miss my grandpa

[@RunAwayRice]

Aww...did he make these for you?

[@NKTran83]

He did!! And unfortunately, after he passed away, no one else makes them. I am going to try my hand at it this year. Thank you for the recipe!

[@RunAwayRice]

I am sorry to hear that. I hope you continue with the tradition in memory of your grandpa. Good Luck!

[@ines9877]

By what food can I replace the pork ?

[@RunAwayRice]

You can replace with any meat you'd like. Chicken is delicious and a good substitute.

[@chauquach936]

Why did you have to wrap the cake with foil before cooking?

[@LinhHoang-zi9mt]

I have the same question!

[@chauquach936]

@@LinhHoang-zi9mt she did not answer our question 🙄

[@LinhHoang-zi9mt]

@@chauquach936 I just went without foil. It's still cooking and will be done soon. Happy new year.

[@chauquach936]

@@LinhHoang-zi9mt I think the foil prevents the leaves from breaking so the water won’t get in the sticky rice, I hope it is going good! Please let me know.Happy New Year too!😊💕

[@lulu5617]

đẹp và nhìn ngon nhưng làm thì lắm công phu Chị ơi 😂

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi em, yes these cakes are time-consuming to make but the effort is worth it as they are delicious homemade and fresh! I hope you give it a try. :)

[@andrewockenden]

Excellent!