Xôi
Xôi (Vietnamese pronunciation: [ʃoj˧˧]) is a traditional dish of Vietnamese people. EtymologySince ancient times, there has not been yet any research that can explain the word "xôi" in Vietnamese language or at least can find a form of inter-text. However, according to the survey of researcher Trần Quang Đức[1], this term appears in the brain as a manifestation of a dish made from "gạo nếp" ("glutinous rice") and is almost the only ingredient. Therefore, in Vietnamese dictionaries, this word is classified as single ones, meaning it can only be a noun, not any other form.[2] In some reviews of Vietnamese cuisine since the 1990s, this dish has been translated as "sticky rice". However, this translation is thought to be not yet close to the reality of things. Besides, xôi has a more ancient call and is now only used in rural areas, which is "cơm nếp" ("the meal of sticky rice"). HistoryXôi is a savory (mặn) or sweet (ngọt) Vietnamese dish made from glutinous rice and other ingredients. Xôi is a common on-the-go breakfast item, and a popular snack nationwide. Although it is often served as a breakfast or dessert, people also eat it at lunch or dinner as a main dish in many areas in Vietnam. VarietiesSavorySavory xôi are called xôi mặn in Vietnamese. They include the following varieties:
SweetSweet xôi are called xôi ngọt in Vietnamese. They include the following varieties:
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