Tet Nguyen Dan is a special time for everyone to gather, enjoy the festive atmosphere and enjoy traditional dishes. However, the abundance of Tet dishes such as braised pork, banh chung, and gio cha can easily make diners feel bored after the first few days. To make the meal more frugal and rich, you can choose "anti-boring" dishes to balance the taste and help Tet party add completeness
1. Salads and mixed dishes
Salads and mixed salads are always on the list of popular “anti-boredom” dishes thanks to the harmonious combination of fresh ingredients and natural sweet and sour taste. Chicken salad, dried beef salad, papaya salad or banana flower salad are popular choices. Each type of salad brings a cool, crunchy feeling, helping to “rescue” the taste buds after a rich party. Salads or mixed salads are also very easy to make, suitable for everyone, from children to the elderly.
2. Sour soup with fish or shrimp
Canh chua is a favorite dish in many regions of Vietnam, characterized by the mild sourness of tamarind, the sweetness of tomatoes and pineapple, along with the natural sweetness of fish or shrimp. This soup is refreshing, easy to eat, and helps balance the amount of fat in a Tet meal. It can be said that Canh chua is the perfect choice to purify the taste buds, helping people easily return to enjoy other traditional dishes without feeling bored.
3. Chicken vermicelli or vermicelli mixed with vegetables
Chicken vermicelli with a sweet and light broth, combined with soft and chewy vermicelli and sweet and fragrant chicken is a light and easy-to-digest dish. In addition to chicken vermicelli, you can try vermicelli mixed with vegetables or vermicelli mixed with beef, both are light, non-greasy dishes, suitable for Tet holidays. With vermicelli mixed, you can add vegetables and a little sweet and sour seasoning to create a new flavor.
4. Steamed clams with beer
Steamed clams with beer bring a unique flavor, both retaining the natural sweetness of the clams and the aroma of beer. This dish is not only easy to make but also nutritious, low in fat, very suitable for making anti-boring dishes. Just wash the clams, steam with a little ginger, lemongrass and a little beer, you have an attractive, delicious and unique dish.
5. Lemongrass and lime pickled chicken feet
Lemongrass and lime chicken feet is a familiar snack with a sweet and sour taste, slightly spicy, helping to stimulate the taste buds. The crispiness of the chicken feet, the aroma of lemongrass and the mild spiciness of chili make this dish attractive and easy to eat. This dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator to eat gradually throughout the Tet holiday.
6. Chicken soup or mushroom soup
Soup is a light, easy-to-digest dish, suitable as an appetizer or a side dish during Tet holiday meals. You can choose chicken soup cooked with vegetables, mushroom soup, or corn soup. This dish is not only nutritious but also does not cause a heavy feeling, making it easy to start or end a meal.
7. Vegetable salad
Salad is a familiar, easy-to-make and extremely refreshing dish, often combining many types of vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes, along with sweet and sour sauce. Carrot cabbage salad is not only colorful but also nutritious, suitable for adding fiber and reducing the amount of fat in the meal.
8. Boiled meat wrapped in rice paper
Thinly sliced boiled meat, combined with raw vegetables and rice paper, dipped in fish sauce or fermented fish sauce creates a light, easy-to-eat dish that is still full of nutrition. This dish can be customized to your taste by adding vegetables such as mango, cucumber, vermicelli, etc. to enhance the flavor.
9. Crab noodle soup
Crab noodle soup is a traditional dish with a sweet broth made from field crabs, rich but not boring. Add tofu, tomatoes and served with raw vegetables, crab noodle soup is a great choice for a light meal with a strong hometown flavor.
10. Fruit jelly or coconut jelly
Jelly made from fruit juice or coconut water has a refreshing, slightly sweet taste, suitable as a dessert after a meal. In particular, fruit jelly is an ideal choice to relieve boredom and make the meal more interesting. You can make fruit jelly from watermelon, mango, or orange to add natural flavor and eye-catching color.
Conclude
With refreshing and low-fat dishes, you can completely supplement your family's Tet menu to be more diverse and delicious. safe. These “anti-boredom” dishes not only help restore your taste buds but also make the Tet atmosphere more complete. Try adding salads, soups, salads or fruit jellies to bring something new, helping your family enjoy Tet comfortably and happily.