First, it is impossible not to mention the most famous specialty of Hai Duong which is the sweet green bean cakes that are often used when drinking tea.
Green bean cake
Chickpea cake is made mainly from mung bean flour, mixed with sugar and vegetable oil or animal fat . Cut into small squares, wrap in foil or greaseproof paper into sticks.
The characteristic aroma, the fleshy taste of beans, a little greasy but not boring of lard make the mung bean cake famous.
Reference price : 30,000 – 40,000 VND/ box of 200g
Reference address : Nguyen Huong green bean cake factory – 68 Tran Hung Dao, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hai Duong City, Hai Duong
Source: Collected internet.
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