Anh Son village's cassava rice crackers are selling out fast as Tet approaches.
(Baonghean.vn) - From 3 a.m., the cassava rice paper making ovens in Hung Son (Anh Son) start burning, and the people work all day without rest, especially during this Tet holiday season, to ensure they have enough goods to supply traders.
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| Hung Son cassava rice crackers are made from high-quality cassava grown by local people. Photo: Thai Hien |
Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, one of the cassava rice cracker makers, said: "In recent years, consumers have really enjoyed eating traditional products made by local people. The double-sided rice cracker coated with black sesame seeds and mixed with the nutty cassava flour is a favorite dish for many people. Cassava rice crackers here sell very well, especially during the period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), when they are always sold out."
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| Making cassava rice crackers requires meticulous effort and skill. Photo: Thai Hien |
In Hung Son, people make cassava rice crackers from September of the previous year to March of the following year. During this time, families start working at 3 am to prepare the ingredients, then grind the flour and spread the batter to produce high-quality batches of crackers, and continue working at full capacity from early morning until 10 pm.
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| This is a supplementary occupation that provides a primary source of income for the people of Hung Son. Photo: Thai Hien |
Making these flavorful cassava rice crackers requires meticulous care and skill. While common rice crackers are made from rice flour, the crackers of Hung Son are made from high-quality cassava grown by the locals themselves. They select plump, round tubers with minimal fiber and then grind them into a fine paste. The cassava paste, mixed with water, forms a smooth, white dough. A little black sesame seeds and spices are then added, mixed together, and kneaded thoroughly. The amount of spices used varies according to the secret recipe of each family.
Currently, in Hung Son commune, there are more than 50 households engaged in the cassava rice cracker making profession, mainly concentrated in hamlets 6, 8, and 9, with the highest concentration in hamlet 9, where over 30 households follow the trade. In recent years, cassava rice crackers have become the main source of income for many households here, especially during the Tet holiday season when demand increases.
