Product description

Cao Bang Khao cake is a long-standing traditional cake of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups, closely associated with their cultural life and celebrations such as Tet (Lunar New Year), weddings, and ancestral worship. The cake is made from high-quality glutinous rice, roasted until cooked, then finely ground into flour, combined with a filling of roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, sugar, and pork fat, creating a fragrant, subtly sweet flavor that melts gently in the mouth. Kao cake is neither baked nor fried; it is pressed into a square shape and wrapped in colorful paper, symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. More than just a familiar snack, Khao cake is a distinctive culinary feature of Cao Bang, showcasing the skill and finesse of the bakers in this highland region.