Five-Colour Sticky Rice (Xôi Ngũ Sắc)

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What is the Vietnamese name for five-colour sticky rice?

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xôi ngũ sắc

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What are the five colours of five-colour sticky rice?

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Red, yellow, green, purple, and white.

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What do the five colours of the dish represent in Vietnamese beliefs?

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They represent five elements of life: yellow is earth, red is fire, green is plants, white is metal, and purple or black is water.

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What are the basic ingredients of five-colour sticky rice?

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Sticky rice, natural colorants (pandan leaves, gac fruit, turmeric, and butterfly pea flower/black rice leaves), and toppings (mung beans, shredded coconut, sesame seeds).

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On what occasions is five-colour sticky rice usually eaten?

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Important occasions such as Mid-Autumn Festival, full moon days, Tet holidays, weddings, death anniversaries, or when the family has guests.

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What does five-colour sticky rice symbolize?

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Joy and prosperity.

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Why does the teacher like five-colour sticky rice?

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For its unique presentation and diverse flavors.