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Introduction to Chung Cake: Chung cake (Bánh Chưng) is a traditional Vietnamese dish, typically made during the Lunar New Year (Tết). This square-shaped sticky rice cake is filled with pork, mung beans, and wrapped in banana leaves, symbolizing the Earth. While it's a beloved dish for family gatherings, it can also be a great product to sell at local markets, particularly during holiday seasons. In this guide, we’ll explore the step-by-step process of making Chung cake and how to bring it to the market for sale.

Part 1: Ingredients and Preparations

1. Ingredients for Making Chung Cake

To make traditional Chung cakes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Glutinous rice (sticky rice): 2 kg (for approximately 5-6 cakes)
  • Mung beans: 500g (peeled and split)
  • Pork belly: 500g (choose pork with a good balance of meat and fat)
  • Salt: 2-3 tablespoons
  • Black pepper: 1 tablespoon (to season the pork)
  • Banana leaves: Enough to wrap each cake
  • Bamboo strings or kitchen twine: To tie the cakes
  • Optional additions: Add flavors like shallots or a little fish sauce if preferred.

2. Preparing the Ingredients

  • Glutinous rice: Wash thoroughly and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain and mix with a bit of salt before use.
  • Mung beans: Wash and soak for 3-4 hours. Steam or cook them until soft, then mash or form into small patties.
  • Pork belly: Slice into medium-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and optionally a bit of shallots or fish sauce.
  • Banana leaves: Wash and pat dry. If the leaves are stiff, blanch them quickly in boiling water to make them more flexible.

Part 2: The Assembly Process

1. Layering the Ingredients

  • Step 1: Lay down banana leaves on a flat surface. Arrange them in a cross pattern with the glossy side of the leaves facing down.
  • Step 2: Add a layer of glutinous rice in the center.
  • Step 3: Place a mung bean patty on top of the rice.
  • Step 4: Add a piece of pork belly.
  • Step 5: Cover the pork with another layer of mung beans, followed by another layer of glutinous rice.

2. Wrapping the Chung Cake

  • Fold the banana leaves over the filling to form a square shape. Make sure the cake is tightly wrapped so that no water seeps inside during boiling.
  • Tie the cake securely with bamboo strings or kitchen twine.

Part 3: Cooking the Cakes

  • Boiling: Place the wrapped cakes in a large pot filled with water, making sure the water completely covers the cakes. Boil for 6-8 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the water level stays above the cakes. If the water level drops, add more boiling water to the pot.
  • After boiling, remove the cakes and press them under a heavy object to firm up the texture. This step helps to create a compact and cohesive cake.

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