Bánh phu thê (lit. 'husband and wife cake') or bánh xu xê, is a Vietnamese dessert made from rice with mung bean stuffing wrapped in a box made of pandan leaves.[1][2] The dessert was traditionally given by a suitor but is now part of many wedding banquets.[3] It is traditional for a bridegroom to send bánh phu thê to the bride on the couple's wedding day to symbolize wishes for a happy future.
![]() Bánh phu thê, a Vietnamese dessert made with mung beans | |
Type | Sweets |
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Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | Vietnam |
Region or state | Southeast Asia |
Main ingredients | Mung beans |
Similar dishes | Mont phet htok |
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Rice/sticky rice dishes |
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Salads/rolls/rice paper |
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Bánh (cakes/breads) |
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Desserts/snacks |
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Ethnic minorities' food & drinks |
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