Humpback chung cake - A specialty of Tay ethnic people in Ngoc Duong

Humpback chung cake is a traditional dish of the Tay ethnic group in Ngoc Duong commune, Tuyen Quang province.

Ingredients of the dish include indigenous black pork, local glutinous rice mixed with the juice of crushed fresh galangal leaves or the ash of the wild tree to create two unique cake colors: green and black. Therefore, the humpback chung cake has a unique flavor.

As tourism grows and social media thrives, humpback chung cake has become a sought-after specialty among diners nationwide.

Once a humble traditional dish, humpback chung cake has evolved into a thriving craft, offering a stable source of income for many families in Ngoc Duong.

Today, humpback chung cake product of Ngoc Duong is widely consumed nationwide, bringing the unique taste of this highland specialty to diners across Vietnam.

Humpback chung cake must be slow-boiled over a strong wood fire during 8 hours to 10 hours.

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