The diagram illustrates the process of making a Vietnamese ‘bánh chưng’.
Overall, the process consists of ten main stages, beginning with ingredient preparation and culminating in serving the finished cake. Notably, it is a linear sequence involving careful assembly and a very lengthy cooking time.
Initially, glutinous rice is soaked overnight, while mung beans are cooked and pork is marinated with spices. Subsequently, phrynium leaves are prepared for the outer layer.
In the subsequent stages, the ingredients are placed into a mold, folded, and securely tied with bamboo strings. After that, the cakes are boiled for 10 to 12 hours. Finally, the process concludes with a cooling phase, where heavy objects are placed on the boiled cakes to shape them, before they are unwrapped and ready to be served.
