Thousands of people love chestnut cake in Sapa

LAO CAI – Hot, fragrant chestnut cakes are what make many diners linger every time they go to the highland market.

Chestnut cake is a dish that many tourists know and buy as a gift when visiting Sapa town. The cake is round, similar to the southern pie, but the version is larger and flatter. The top of each cake is sprinkled with fragrant roasted sesame. The filling consists of mashed chestnuts, mixed with a little butter and soft green beans. The crust is made from thin, multi-layered flour.

Chestnut cakes are sold at stalls in the local market. Cakes are best eaten when hot. Photo: Phuong Anh

Enjoying a hot cake freshly baked on the stove at the highland market in the morning will be an unforgettable culinary experience. Today’s cake is still produced by hand, going through many stages such as kneading the dough, molding the cake, making the filling…

After processing, the cake can be kept for 2-3 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can ask the seller to vacuum it before bringing it home. At home, you keep it in the refrigerator or freezer for 7 to 20 days. When serving, take it out to thaw, then put it in the oven or air fryer preheat for 3-5 minutes.

Cakes are widely sold in the local market. One of the reputable and well-known cake-selling places in Ha Nam. The price of each box is 80,000 VND, including 10 pieces.

Đăng bởi: Vương Nguyễn