Sisters often have the habit of cutting banh chung using the strapping thread used to tie the cake while boiling. This method is commonly used by grandmothers and mothers, but it has several drawbacks. The cake is not evenly cut, lacks aesthetic appeal, and sometimes the thread breaks.
Therefore, in this article, we will suggest a convenient alternative method to cut banh chung without using strapping thread. This method ensures a beautiful cake every time!
Tips for Cutting Banh Chung without Using Strapping Thread
First, prepare a medium-sized sharp knife. Then, wrap 2-3 layers of cling film around the blade. Make sure to wrap the cling film tightly against the blade without letting it stick out.
Now, put on gloves, peel the banh chung, and use the knife with the wrapped blade to cut the cake!
Very simple operation
After cutting the cake, simply remove the cling film layer from the knife, take off the gloves, and you’re done! The knife and your hands will be free from stickiness. It’s super simple!
You can apply this banh chung peeling tip to both square and cylindrical banh chung. If you cut the square cake for ritual purposes, remember to press your hand firmly when cutting to keep the cake square and beautiful. If you cut the cake for eating, you can separate each piece of banh chung after cutting to make it easier to pick up, while still maintaining its beautiful appearance.
You may or may not know: A square banh chung contains approximately 2000 calories. To burn off all the calories from a banh chung or banh tet, you would need to run continuously for about 3.5 hours. The high starch content in glutinous rice turns into glucose and fructose, leading to weight gain and fat accumulation.
However, it’s unlikely that anyone would eat a whole banh chung in one day. So, if you only consume 1-2 pieces of banh chung, there’s no need to worry too much about weight gain. Just make sure to reduce starch and fried foods with excessive oil consumption if you’ve already eaten banh chung.
With this information and suggestion, we hope you find an additional tip for cutting banh chung during the Tet holiday.
Sisters, remember to bookmark and try applying this banh chung cutting tip!
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