Xoi Gac is a semi-sweet dish made from steamed glutinous rice that has been tossed in coconut milk and naturally colored orange-red from the gac fruit. The color red is symbolic of good fortune in Vietnamese culture, which is why Xoi Gac is mainly served during special occasions such as Lunar New Year, engagements, and weddings.

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Vietnamese Candied Coconut Ribbons for Lunar New Year (Mứt Dừa)

Mứt Dừa is a colorful collection of dried candied coconut ribbons. They are commonly sold in large trays that come with other traditional dried sugary treats, collectively known as Mứt Tết. Traditional candied coconut ribbons are way too sugary for me. Here is my version of candied coconut that is much less sweet and packed full of coconut flavor.

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