Com lam - specalty of Tay Bac
Com lam (steamed sticky rice in bamboo tubes), a specialty in Tay Bac (the northwestern region), is a "must try" dish for visitors to the region which is home to various ethnic minority groups.
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| Glutinous rice is cleaned and soaked in water for 6-8 hours before being put into bamboo tubes |
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| Putting rice into bamboo tubes |
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| Grilling Com lam on the fire |
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| The first layer of bamboo tube is peeled after the rice is cooked |
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| Delicious Com lam |