This sweet red rice that is often made for breakfast. Because of the red color (which symbolizes good fortune and happiness) xôi gấc is a dish always eaten during the New Year, but also for weddings and other important occasions. Parents even make this rice dish for their children to wish them good luck before taking an exam! The main ingredient, gấc, also called baby jackfruit, is what naturally turns the rice red. The pulp of the baby jackfruit is made into a paste and mixed into the rice. It is no wonder that this dish is considered to be lucky, because gấc is full of nutrients! In fact, it has the most beta carotene of any other fruit or vegetable! Additionally, it is full of antioxidants, phytonutrients and other vitamins making it great for the skin and eyes.

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