I want candy!-4 Vietnamese sweet treats

1.Chè (Hot and Cold Dessert Soup)

There are many varieties of chè and you can often find them sold in plastic cups at Vietnamese stores and restaurants. While there are many different types of chè, they all have a liquid base and are sweet. Some popular ingredients that are used to make chè include beans, jellies, and tropical fruits. Coconut milk is used to give chè added richness and makes the dessert extra creamy and delicious. 


List of popular chè
-chè đậu trắng
-chè xôi nước (I highly recommend this one)
-chè bắp
-chè bánh xếp
-chè thưng
-chè Thái

2.Sương Sa (Seaweed Gelatin)

Sương Sa is a popular dessert that is made from agar or seaweed. Food coloring is used to give it many vibrant hues and then it can be set in molds to create many lovely patterns and shapes. Fruit is also sometimes added to give more color and to add in more flavor. It is a good summertime treat since it is very refreshing and cooling. Compared to jello, it is firmer and usually less sweet.

3. Banh Da Lon (Sticky Chewy Cake)

Banh Da Lon is another dessert that can be easily found in many Vietnamese shops and restaurants. It is very easy to spot because of its distinctive green and yellow patterning. It is slightly sweet and very chewy.

4. Trái Cây (Fruit)

Fruit is always a popular after dinner item. Instead of the usual apples, oranges, and bananas, Vietnamese people consume a variety of tropical fruits. Some popular choices include mango, jack-fruit, dragon-fruit, papaya, and starfruit. You will probably be able to easily find mangoes in any supermarket and if you haven't tried them you should pick one up today. The others will be slightly harder to find although many Asian supermarkets stock canned jack-fruit.

*Pictures in 1. and 4. are from Wikipedia
** Info from Wikipedia used to write 1.