Hanoi: Green Rice and Banh Com Making Workshop
ID: GYG1554448-2368815
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the traditional art of making Com, Hanoi's famous young green rice flakes, and Banh Com, a sweet rice cake. Learn about the cultural heritage of Com Vong Village and its traditions.
Begin your journey with an introduction to the history and cultural significance of Com in Vietnamese cuisine. Learn about the traditional craftsmanship of Com Vong Village, where generations of local artisans have preserved the techniques of making this distinctive Hanoi delicacy.
Discover how young sticky rice is carefully selected, roasted, pounded, and sifted to create the beautiful green rice flakes. Depending on the season and workshop arrangements, you may have the opportunity to observe or try selected steps of the traditional production process.
Continue your culinary adventure with a hands-on Banh Com making workshop. Banh Com is a traditional Vietnamese sweet cake made from green rice, usually filled with a fragrant mung bean mixture.
Under the guidance of a local instructor, learn how to prepare the mung bean filling, shape the green rice dough, and carefully wrap your own Banh Com. Discover the techniques behind achieving the cake's soft, slightly chewy texture and distinctive green appearance.
Once your creations are ready, enjoy tasting freshly prepared Com and Banh Com while learning about their role in Hanoi's food culture, festive occasions, and traditional wedding celebrations.
At the end of the experience, take home your handmade treats and enjoy a delicious memory of Hanoi's traditional culinary heritage.
Highlights
- Learn how to make Com, Hanoi's famous young green rice flakes
- Discover the cultural heritage of Com Vong Village and its traditions
- Try your hand at preparing, shaping, and wrapping your own rice cakes
- Taste freshly made Com and Banh Com and learn about their significance
- Take home your handmade Vietnamese sweet treats as a memorable souvenir
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No previous cooking experience is required
The workshop is suitable for beginners and food enthusiasts
Com is a seasonal specialty, with the freshest young green rice traditionally available around the autumn harvest
Some traditional production steps may be demonstrated rather than performed by participants
Workshop activities and ingredients may vary depending on seasonal availability
Please inform the operator about food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance
Advance booking is recommended
INCLUDED
- English-speaking local instructor or guide
- Introduction to Hanoi's traditional Com-making heritage
- Hands-on Banh Com making workshop
- Basic ingredients and cooking materials
- Traditional green rice and Banh Com tasting
- Handmade Banh Com to take home, subject to package arrangements
- Drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the workshop
- Additional food and beverages
- Personal shopping expenses
- Additional handmade products
- Services not mentioned in the inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
