In the middle of Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, green rice stalls still regularly appear, carrying the occasional scent of lotus leaves and the soft green of each green rice grain.
In particular, the way of rewarding green rice of the Hanoi people is somewhat interesting. Not only eating green rice, Hanoians also combine green rice with fruits such as roses or bananas, leaving many impressions on international visitors in their first experience.
Olivia Sadler, a tourist from the US, was very excited to know for the first time the interesting combination of green rice and bananas on her trip to Hanoi. She compared this way of eating green rice to waying Oreo in milk. The dish made her feel warm when feeling each layer of original flavor.
Olivia commented that green rice has a fresh, smooth taste and gives the feeling that this is a healthy dish. The impression of green rice was quite pleasant when Malaysia first tried it.
In the US, fall and winter will be associated with pumpkin, apples, corn cakes and oatmeal porridge. In Vietnam, green rice has the cultural and emotional characteristics of Hanoi. This experience is really interesting, a traditional dish that has helped me better understand the people here. Before returning home, I also want to buy some green rice as gifts for my family, so that they can know such an interesting dish of Vietnam, she expressed.
Green rice from young sticky rice grains is still "mschified", creating a unique appearance. During their first time enjoying green rice in Hanoi, two German guests - Inga and Mark - could not help but be surprised by the color of this rustic specialty.
I thought this was not the usual type of rice, but a special type of rice only available in Hanoi. Is its greenine color necessarily natural?", Inga asked.
Both of them enjoy the way bananas and green rice are combined with sweetness. The fragrant, sticky texture reminds Inga of her childhood dessert, the Milchreis.
Milchreis is very popular in Germany, similar to milk porridge or rice cooked with milk. This dish is cooked from round rice, milk, sugar and a pinch of salt, creating a smooth consistency and light fatty flavor. When eating, Germans often sprinkle cinnamon, sugar, cocoa, or eat it with apple sauce, fresh fruits such as mulberries, blueberries, or cherries.
Inga commented that green rice is just as sticky, but much softer than porridge in Germany. In addition, Inga also expressed that each country has a dish typical of each season. For example, in Germany, in the fall, people often enjoy grilled onions with Zwiebelkuchen bacon and Federweißer wine.
However, the taste of the green rice is not suitable for many foreign guests. "If I only eat green rice, for foreign guests like me, it will be a little better than difficult to eat. I think combining it with bananas will make the flavor of the dish much more harmonious and interesting, said Judith, a female Spanish tourist.
In addition, when enjoying green rice, Judith is reminded of Paella, a famous traditional Spanish dish, especially popular in the Valencia region. This is a cooked rice dish with many different ingredients including rice, meat, seafood, vegetables and some typical spices.
For us, nuts like rice are often cooked with seafood, not eaten with bananas. This dish is really different and unique, said Judith.
From rustic, simple green rice grains, Hanoians have cleverly processed many interesting dishes. One example is the world-famous specialty of green rice cake, or more modern versions such as sticky green rice yogurt, green rice milk tea, which were born to keep up with today's culinary trends.
Com not only evokes the typical flavor of Hanoi's autumn but also brings unforgettable cultural experiences to international visitors. From simple green rice grains, Hanoians have created a traditional culinary feature, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of those who love the capital's autumn.
