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Not only does Thanh Hoa province produce many talented football players like Bui Tien Dung, but it also boasts a plethora of incredibly enticing local delicacies.
7 Famous Delicacies from the Hometown of the 'Goalkeeper Hero' Bui Tien Dung
Bui Tien Dung is arguably the hottest name in recent days, especially after his outstanding performance in the semi-final match against U23 Qatar on January 24th. In this modern age, all information about this player from Thanh land is eagerly anticipated by the public.
The everyday images of the talented goalkeeper are fascinating to many fans.
Thanh Hoa not only produces talented players like Bui Tien Dung but also has many beautiful tourist spots and enticing specialties. In this article, let's explore the famous specialties in the hometown of the beloved football player Bui Tien Dung!
1. Fermented Pork Sausage
People from Thanh land always take pride whenever mentioning their hometown specialties. For them, fermented pork sausage is an indispensable dish during festive occasions, especially when traveling afar. It's a tradition for them to pack hundreds of sausages as gifts for their loved ones and friends.
The Thanh Hoa fermented pork sausage is called delicious when it has just enough fermentation to create a sour taste, and it must be firm with a crisp texture when eaten. The color must be fresh... To produce such delicious sausages, artisans must have years of experience in the profession, especially in processing, seasoning, and having their own secrets...
In addition to the main ingredient of pork skin, finely ground lean pork meat is also one of the two important ingredients. 'To make the sausage sweet and rich, the lean pork meat must be lean, without any fat, and finely ground like ground pork.'
2. Rice Cake with Sauce
Rice cake with sauce is a dish unique to Thanh land, with its distinctive flavor and beautiful appearance: emerald green. Cooked rice flour with a little lime water, along with some fat and fried shallots to bring out the aroma. Watercress or shredded kale, with their broth, added to the cake pot, is what creates the emerald green color of the rice cake with sauce. Boil over gentle heat until the cake is cooked, constantly stirring with chopsticks to make the cake sticky and not clumpy.
This rice cake must be eaten hot, the pot lifted from the stove is placed in a box wrapped tightly with cloth and nylon to retain heat. When guests are ready to eat, the vendor scoops the cake into a bowl, smoke billowing and a fragrant aroma wafting through the air. Sprinkled on top of the cake are some cooked mung beans.
The bowl of rice cake with sauce shines in emerald green, adorned with a layer of green mung beans on top. Its taste is incomparable, with the unique flavor and texture of rice cooked in lime water, complemented by the earthy flavor of mung beans. Particularly delightful is the crispy bottom of the cake, which requires a special request to reserve from the vendor. This simple, rustic dish is intertwined with the childhood memories of many Thanh locals.
3. Shrimp Cake
Another delicious and memorable dish in Thanh land is shrimp cake. Thanh Hoa shrimp cake is made from finely ground shrimp mixed with a bit of annatto powder for color, then combined with minced pork belly (previously fried and finely chopped), sautéed garlic and shallots, and pepper. The mixture is wrapped in rice paper and grilled over charcoal.
Shrimp cake boasts a rich, sweet flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. It's best enjoyed hot and can be paired with vermicelli or eaten on its own, accompanied by fresh vegetables and a special sweet and sour dipping sauce to enhance its flavor.
Famous streets selling shrimp cake in Thanh Hoa include Nha Tho, Le Thi Hoa, Dao Duy Tu (from 3 PM onwards), with prices around 30,000 VND per plate.
4. Shrimp Pancake
Shrimp pancake is an evening delicacy beloved in Thanh land. The ingredients are simple, consisting of ground rice, water, mung beans, corn, cabbage, eggs, and shrimp. Particularly, to create a deliciously crispy edge while maintaining a soft and fragrant interior, the pancake must be cooked in an iron skillet with a bit of fat. Then, mung beans are sprinkled on top, and the pancake is left to cook for a few minutes until golden brown and delicious.
Shrimp pancake should be eaten hot to fully appreciate the crispiness of the batter, the sweetness of the vegetables, and the flavor of the shrimp. It's typically served with traditional fish sauce, spicy lime sauce with green mango, providing a delightful combination that satisfies without overwhelming. You can enjoy shrimp pancakes at local markets such as flower markets.
5. Cha Tôm (Shrimp Cake)
Another tasty and memorable dish in Thanh land is shrimp cake. Thanh Hoa shrimp cake is made from finely ground shrimp mixed with a bit of annatto powder for color, then combined with minced pork belly (previously fried and finely chopped), sautéed garlic and shallots, and pepper. The mixture is wrapped in rice paper and grilled over charcoal.
6. Quadrangle Thorn Cake
Banh gai, a specialty of the people of Tu Tru (Tho Xuan district - Thanh Hoa), is not only famous in Thanh land but also known far and wide. The banh gai here is renowned for its fragrant aroma, with a light sesame scent and the natural flavor of dried banana leaves. The soft and chewy crust, combined with the sweet taste of sugarcane and the rich flavor of mung beans, makes each bite delightful.
Making banh gai requires meticulous steps. Steaming the cakes alone takes about 1 hour, with the fire evenly distributed to prevent the cakes from becoming too hard or too soft. Each pair of banh gai usually consists of 5 pieces.
7. Lam Sweet Soup
This is a long-standing specialty of Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province for generations. Lam sweet soup from Phu Quang has the chewy fragrance of sticky rice, the nutty flavor of peanuts, the mild spicy taste of aged ginger, and the rich sweetness of sugarcane. The lam sweet soup has a light brown color, with white flowers made from peanuts, and a smooth outer layer like snow.
A finished piece of Thanh Hoa lam sweet soup is usually 1.5 cm thick and 5 cm square. In the past, when the lam sweet soup had cooled, it was wrapped in dried banana leaves for storage in baskets or ceramic jars. Nowadays, it is often packed and preserved in nylon bags for transportation.
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourJanuary 29, 2018
