Tranh Khuc Chung cake-making village busy ahead of Tet

Locals carefully select “dong” (arrowroot) leaves, glutinous rice, pork and green bean paste to make Chung cakes.(Source: VNA)

Tranh Khuc people use glutinous rice grown in Hai Duong province to make Chung cakes. (Source: VNA)

Fresh pork is marinated with fish sauce or salt and pepper (Source: VNA)

Marinated pork and green bean (Source: VNA)

Tranh Khuc Chung cakes are nicely wrapped by hands. (Source: VNA)

Chung cake ​creates stable income for both makers and sellers (Source: VNA)

Chung cakes are often cooked for at least 12 hours. (Source: VNA)

Source: VNA

Chung cake (Source: Internet)