Candied coconut - traditional Tet flavor in a biteFor people in southern provinces, mứt dừa (candied coconut) is an indispensable dish during Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. "Mixing coconut meat with sugar needs attention because a proper temperature significantly contributes to the dish’s striking appearance," Mr Phuc, a skilled candied coconut maker, offered his tips in making delectable candied coconut. Amid an ocean of confectionary labels both domestic and foreign, the sweet treat still brings lunar New Year (Tet) flavour to the southern region. According to Thien​, coconut flakes preserved Tet flavour and it’s cheap. "Enjoying one slice of sweet and tasteful coconut, we can feel a traditional Tet flavour and deep affection for the motherland," Thien added.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News March 07, 2018 01:52 UTC