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US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink assembles Chung cakes at his house on February 5 as part of celebrations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in Vietnam. |
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Materials need to be prepared such as large green leaves known as dong (phrynium placentarium), rice, pork meat, and mung beans. |
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Under the guideline of artisan Anh Tuyet, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink carefully folds dong leaves around the Chung cakes. |
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He said the intricate process of layering leaves around the Chung cakes was quite complicated, however, he did well and it looked rather pretty. |
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This is the first time he has ever made a Chung cake and he seems excited to try the new experience. |
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Artisan Anh Tuyet said the Ambassador did very well for an American who has never made the cake before, it was impressive. |
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US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink is overjoyed with the finished product of wrapping up his first Chung cake. |
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The Ambassador takes care when placing the cake into a pot for boiling. |
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Artisan Anh Tuyet guides him in unfolding the Chung cake |
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and the ingenious method of using the ties to cut the cake. |
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He seems very excited to taste his first attempt at a Chung cake. |
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