Mung bean cakes are made in various places across Vietnam; however, people often immediately think of Hai Duong when mentioning this type of cake Rong Vang Hoang Gia mung bean cake of Hoang Giang JSC. in Hai Duong city has been recognized as a national 5-star OCOP product, the first and only one in Hai Duong province The making of mung bean cake of Hoang Giang JSC. in particular and Hai Duong in general is not too complicated but requires traditional secrets and especially meticulousness in each stage Though no stage can be underestimated, the selection of input materials is very important, as it determines the quality as well as the color and flavor of the product, according to the representative of Rong Vang Hoang Gia mung bean cake brand Large beans, about 4 mm in diameter, are cleaned, boiled until they expand to a certain level, and then roasted in a pan at a temperature above 1,000 degrees Celsius When the beans reach maximum expansion and a certain fluffiness, they are incubated in a wooden barrel for 24-36 hours before peeling The beans are later grounded by a machine, which can produce super fine cake powder. The finer the powder, the more fragrant it is, something that could not be achieved with a stone mill in the past Bean powder is then mixed with sugar and vegetable oil. The use of vegetable oil instead of animal fat extends the shelf-life of the product (6 - 9 months instead of 3 months) since vegetable oil rarely seeps through the cake crust After mixing, the ingredients are molded and packaged into finished products. Most steps are done in automatic lines, helping to increase productivity and hygiene, and save labor “This job gives me a stable income and a clean working environment. Especially, we are very happy and proud to see our hometown's mung bean cakes available for sale nationwide whenever traveling,” said Nguyen Ngoc Khanh, who has made mung bean cakes for nearly 10 years in Hai Tan ward, Hai Duong city
The production process of the first 5-star OCOP mung bean cake of Hai Duong VAN TUAN
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