**A Delicious Journey Through Vietnamese Snacks**

As I delved into my package of Vietnamese snacks, I was excited to discover the diverse array of treats that this small country has to offer. The first snack I encountered was baking oil, which resembles corn nuts but is much smaller and crunchier. With a flavor profile similar to corn nuts, it's clear that these tasty morsels are a popular snack in Vietnam. I must say, I was impressed by their texture and the fact that they're not too salty or greasy.

Next up were lotus seeds, which are harvested from the flowers of the lotus plant. These tiny pods are crunchy and starchy, with a flavor that's reminiscent of yucca. I was surprised to find that they have a natural sweetness to them, making them a delightful snack on their own. The packaging for these lotus seeds is also quite adorable, with a colorful design that showcases the beauty of this unique ingredient.

I also had the pleasure of trying mung bean cakes, which are a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. Kyo warned me not to leave Vietnam without trying these, and I'm glad I took his advice. The texture of these cakes is crumbly and deliciously sweet, with a flavor profile that's both familiar and exotic. I was reminded of the traditional Filipino treat known as polvoron, although the taste is distinctly different.

The next snack to try was dry beef floss, which bears some resemblance to beef jerky. However, this Vietnamese variety has a more delicate texture and a rich, savory flavor with hints of five-spice. The ingredients are carefully balanced to create a dish that's both nourishing and delicious. As I savored each bite, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to experience this unique culinary delight.

Rock was another surprise snack that caught my attention. At first glance, it resembles fried cookies, but upon closer inspection, it reveals itself to be a type of energy bar made from rice flour and various ingredients. The texture is dense and brick-like, although it's surprisingly palatable when paired with a drizzle of sweet vanilla sauce.

Last but not least, I encountered the infamous durian-flavored snack, which is rumored to contain the infamous Southeast Asian fruit known for its pungent aroma. While I'm not a huge fan of durian myself, I was eager to try this unique flavor combination. To my surprise, it's actually quite delightful, with notes of onion and garlic that add depth to the sweet and savory flavors.

As I continued to explore the snack package, I came across Crunchy Corn Snacks, which are surprisingly reminiscent of corn pop cereal. With a crunchy texture and a hint of heat from chili peppers, these snacks are both familiar and exciting. The granulated sugar coating adds a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory flavors.

Finally, there were Apple Cider Donut Holes shaped like little black cats, which I had decorated with love and care. These adorable treats are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face, and they make for a perfect snack or dessert. As I shared my experience with the package of Vietnamese snacks, I realized that each item was carefully crafted to showcase the diversity and richness of Vietnamese cuisine.

**The Power of Food Culture**

As I sat amidst the delightful assortment of Vietnamese snacks, I couldn't help but reflect on the significance of food culture in bringing people together. Snacks like these may seem small or insignificant, but they reveal a world of flavors, textures, and traditions that are both familiar and exotic. By sharing our love of food with others, we can bridge cultural divides and foster greater understanding.

As I concluded my journey through this package of Vietnamese snacks, I felt grateful for the opportunity to explore the diverse culinary landscape of this beautiful country. Each snack had its own unique story to tell, from the crunchy lotus seeds to the spicy durian-flavored treats. And as I looked at each item with newfound appreciation, I knew that these snacks would always hold a special place in my heart.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, my journey through this package of Vietnamese snacks was an unforgettable experience that left me with a deeper appreciation for the country's culinary traditions. From crunchy lotus seeds to spicy durian-flavored treats, each snack revealed a world of flavors and textures that are both familiar and exotic. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking to explore new cuisines, I highly recommend trying some of these delicious Vietnamese snacks. Who knows? You might just discover your new favorite treat!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: engreetings ladies hi it's emmy welcome back to another meets today i'll be eating vietnam i received this package from cuya cura thank you so much for sending me this package of vietnamese treats i'm super excited because this will be my first taste of vietnam so let's go ahead and get started vietnamese friends please forgive my poor vietnamese cuise sent me so many different types of treats i chose the ones that are a little bit more traditional so including this this is called bom pia it looks to be some kind of cake i think it might be durian cake i had durian when i was in thailand and i like the consistency it was a lot like avocado but i didn't really care for the flavor beautiful look at these cakes and it has a dough on the outside and looks like it might be filled inside durian for those who don't know is notorious for having a very strong smell but this smells good let's give it a taste here we go itadakimasu hmm it's not bad it's very much like a moon cake if you don't know what a mooncake is i'll direct you down to my emmy each china video and you can see me eat a mooncake there it has like a kind of like a pie crust on the outside and the middle has a paste that i believe has durian in it i can taste it but it's quite sweet similar to a mooncake quite dense the outside is flaky it's very different than fresh durian though the smell is not noxious at all it's actually quite pleasant but the flavor is quite sweet and slightly garlicky but not bad typical and this is shredded pork and this is often put on rice and i actually grew up having some of this too but i've never had the vietnamese version it's often put on joke or kanji which is a rice porridge and it's shredded pork i don't know how they make it but it's quite amazing it's very dry and almost looks like candy floss but it's definitely savory this is a little bit saltier than the version that i had growing up the version i had growing up was a little sweeter again this is supposed to be mixed with rice or put on soup or something so it's supposed to be very salty it's good it has a very meaty flavor of course salty and a very delightful texture very light slightly chewy think of a spun version of beef jerky and you got something like this this is called baking oil and this is kind of like a snack a popcorn snack and it looks a lot like corn snacks or corn nuts here it is one much smaller than the corn nuts we have here in the states but very similar smell they're very very crunchy as you can hear and full of corn flavor i like them they're a little bit harder than the corn nuts we have here in the states and a little less corny but still salty a little bit sweet and delicious hatsante hot sensei and these are lotus seeds for those of you that don't know a lotus arm they grow in the water and they have beautiful flowers and inside the flowers are pods and inside the pots you can find these lotus seeds they're so cute and they kind of click i've had these and cooked in soups before but i've never had them as a snack so let's give them a taste oh i like those nice and crunchy and starchy tastes a little bit like yucca i like those a lot they have their own kind of natural sweetness to them not overly salty and not greasy at all and this is a type of mung bean cake kyo says you should never leave vietnam without trying these oh here they are look at this packaging i love it and they're very crumbly that's really nice very crumbly and deliciously sweet and a little goes a long way it reminds me a little bit of the texture that you find in polvoron in the philippines completely different flavor profile this is very sweet and candy-like in terms of both smell and flavor and while that was very peanuty but delicious oh whoops i got them mixed up and the pork one is actually called rock this is the typical which is this is the dry beef floss which is similar to beef jerky yeah it smells like five spice here it is up close has a beautiful orange color mmm yum salty and very heavily spiced with five spice i actually don't know exactly the five spices in five spice but one of them is star anise and the texture is relatively tender for beef jerky it's shredded so it's a bit like kind of looks like tan bark but it's delicious buncha they're like little fried cookies let's give them a taste here we go i think that has durian in it as well durian has a very distinctive flavor i'm not a huge fan of it but it's still not bad nice and crunchy and to me has kind of an oniony garlicky savory component to it as well this is like an energy bar cua says it's very dense and brick like and she's right look at this it looks like a piece of composite wood oh it smells delicious though it smells sweet and buttery very tasty though it reminds me a little bit of calorie mape if you haven't seen my calorie make video put that link down below a similar idea it's a japanese kind of energy meal kind of replacer but same kind of brick like texture and biscuit like flavor it's vanilla flavored quite dense and yeah it just kind of crumbles and a little bit buttery it's not all that appetizing looking but the taste is pretty good i like it nuchengon and these are crunchy corn snacks curious as they call the macaroni aren't they cute they're quite sweet it tastes a lot like corn pop cereal a little bit crunchier and has more of a fried flavor than corn pops but the same level of sweetness and corny flavor and now i think i detect a little bit of heat i think there might be a little bit of chili in there as well fun look though and this looks like a kind of strawberry sweet it's covered in granulated sugar let's give it a taste that's pretty good it tastes kind of like a natural gumdrop the outside is crunchy with granulated sugar and then the inside you've got kind of this gummy snack and it does taste a lot like strawberry like fresh strawberry it's good i like that it's like a dried fruit coated in sugar it's delicious thanks again so much for sending me this great package of vietnamese sweets you outdid yourself and if you're watching this please email me at emmymadeinjapan gmail.com because i tried emailing you to tell you that your package derived but it bounced back so yeah get in contact with me all right thanks you guys so much for watching i hope you guys enjoyed that i hope you guys learned something and i shall see you my next video toodaloo take care bye they are very cute apple cider donut holes that i've decorated to look like little black cats you want to make these you do they're so cute so let's go in the kitchen i'll show you what i did umgreetings ladies hi it's emmy welcome back to another meets today i'll be eating vietnam i received this package from cuya cura thank you so much for sending me this package of vietnamese treats i'm super excited because this will be my first taste of vietnam so let's go ahead and get started vietnamese friends please forgive my poor vietnamese cuise sent me so many different types of treats i chose the ones that are a little bit more traditional so including this this is called bom pia it looks to be some kind of cake i think it might be durian cake i had durian when i was in thailand and i like the consistency it was a lot like avocado but i didn't really care for the flavor beautiful look at these cakes and it has a dough on the outside and looks like it might be filled inside durian for those who don't know is notorious for having a very strong smell but this smells good let's give it a taste here we go itadakimasu hmm it's not bad it's very much like a moon cake if you don't know what a mooncake is i'll direct you down to my emmy each china video and you can see me eat a mooncake there it has like a kind of like a pie crust on the outside and the middle has a paste that i believe has durian in it i can taste it but it's quite sweet similar to a mooncake quite dense the outside is flaky it's very different than fresh durian though the smell is not noxious at all it's actually quite pleasant but the flavor is quite sweet and slightly garlicky but not bad typical and this is shredded pork and this is often put on rice and i actually grew up having some of this too but i've never had the vietnamese version it's often put on joke or kanji which is a rice porridge and it's shredded pork i don't know how they make it but it's quite amazing it's very dry and almost looks like candy floss but it's definitely savory this is a little bit saltier than the version that i had growing up the version i had growing up was a little sweeter again this is supposed to be mixed with rice or put on soup or something so it's supposed to be very salty it's good it has a very meaty flavor of course salty and a very delightful texture very light slightly chewy think of a spun version of beef jerky and you got something like this this is called baking oil and this is kind of like a snack a popcorn snack and it looks a lot like corn snacks or corn nuts here it is one much smaller than the corn nuts we have here in the states but very similar smell they're very very crunchy as you can hear and full of corn flavor i like them they're a little bit harder than the corn nuts we have here in the states and a little less corny but still salty a little bit sweet and delicious hatsante hot sensei and these are lotus seeds for those of you that don't know a lotus arm they grow in the water and they have beautiful flowers and inside the flowers are pods and inside the pots you can find these lotus seeds they're so cute and they kind of click i've had these and cooked in soups before but i've never had them as a snack so let's give them a taste oh i like those nice and crunchy and starchy tastes a little bit like yucca i like those a lot they have their own kind of natural sweetness to them not overly salty and not greasy at all and this is a type of mung bean cake kyo says you should never leave vietnam without trying these oh here they are look at this packaging i love it and they're very crumbly that's really nice very crumbly and deliciously sweet and a little goes a long way it reminds me a little bit of the texture that you find in polvoron in the philippines completely different flavor profile this is very sweet and candy-like in terms of both smell and flavor and while that was very peanuty but delicious oh whoops i got them mixed up and the pork one is actually called rock this is the typical which is this is the dry beef floss which is similar to beef jerky yeah it smells like five spice here it is up close has a beautiful orange color mmm yum salty and very heavily spiced with five spice i actually don't know exactly the five spices in five spice but one of them is star anise and the texture is relatively tender for beef jerky it's shredded so it's a bit like kind of looks like tan bark but it's delicious buncha they're like little fried cookies let's give them a taste here we go i think that has durian in it as well durian has a very distinctive flavor i'm not a huge fan of it but it's still not bad nice and crunchy and to me has kind of an oniony garlicky savory component to it as well this is like an energy bar cua says it's very dense and brick like and she's right look at this it looks like a piece of composite wood oh it smells delicious though it smells sweet and buttery very tasty though it reminds me a little bit of calorie mape if you haven't seen my calorie make video put that link down below a similar idea it's a japanese kind of energy meal kind of replacer but same kind of brick like texture and biscuit like flavor it's vanilla flavored quite dense and yeah it just kind of crumbles and a little bit buttery it's not all that appetizing looking but the taste is pretty good i like it nuchengon and these are crunchy corn snacks curious as they call the macaroni aren't they cute they're quite sweet it tastes a lot like corn pop cereal a little bit crunchier and has more of a fried flavor than corn pops but the same level of sweetness and corny flavor and now i think i detect a little bit of heat i think there might be a little bit of chili in there as well fun look though and this looks like a kind of strawberry sweet it's covered in granulated sugar let's give it a taste that's pretty good it tastes kind of like a natural gumdrop the outside is crunchy with granulated sugar and then the inside you've got kind of this gummy snack and it does taste a lot like strawberry like fresh strawberry it's good i like that it's like a dried fruit coated in sugar it's delicious thanks again so much for sending me this great package of vietnamese sweets you outdid yourself and if you're watching this please email me at emmymadeinjapan gmail.com because i tried emailing you to tell you that your package derived but it bounced back so yeah get in contact with me all right thanks you guys so much for watching i hope you guys enjoyed that i hope you guys learned something and i shall see you my next video toodaloo take care bye they are very cute apple cider donut holes that i've decorated to look like little black cats you want to make these you do they're so cute so let's go in the kitchen i'll show you what i did um\n"