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If you're not from the Mekong Delta, just hearing the name of these dishes might spark your curiosity, right? Cốn xại and xá bấu are actually pickled mustard greens. Not only do they have unique names, but their taste also sets them apart from regular pickled mustard greens. This distinct flavor comes from the secret recipe of the people in Bạc Liêu. To make cốn xại, locals choose fresh mustard greens, sun-dry them, and then mix with salt, sugar, wine, and ginger before refrigerating for about two weeks until ready to eat.
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As for xá bấu, the preparation is simpler. Bạc Liêu residents use large, fresh turnips as the main ingredient. They cut them into bite-sized pieces and sun-dry until dry. The remaining step is just to season with spices, and it's ready to eat. Cốn xại and xá bấu are special delicacies that can be preserved for a long time. Enjoying them with rice is undoubtedly the perfect combo!
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2. Vĩnh Hưng's Piquant Fermented Fish Sauce, a Fragrant Taste of Hometown
No trip to Bạc Liêu is complete without savoring Vĩnh Hưng's piquant fermented fish sauce—a true regret if you miss it! While the Southern region boasts various types of fish sauce, mentioning the sour one leads us to the craft village of Vĩnh Hưng in Bạc Liêu. The ingredients for this dish include diverse local fresh fish like snakehead fish, small catfish, or carp. After thorough cleaning, artisans season the fish and ferment it with salt. The finished fish sauce has a uniquely tangy taste and a rich, captivating aroma.
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3. Bạc Liêu's Specialty: Luscious Longan Wine
For ages, Bạc Liêu has been renowned for its longan wine, known for its health-boosting properties. The wine boasts a robust flavor, sweet aromatic notes, incredibly enticing. The unique ingredients for this longan wine include high-quality glutinous rice infused with traditional Chinese herbs like wolfberry, white atractylodes, Chinese angelica, black beans, and then soaked with longan fruit leather. Besides being a delightful gift, the therapeutic benefits for insomnia, joint health, and blood circulation will captivate you, prompting you to grab a few bottles as souvenirs!
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4. Dried Buffalo Meat – A Snack Lover's Delight
For those in the snack enthusiast team, this one's a real treat! Normally, we hear about dried beef, but few are familiar with dried buffalo meat. In reality, this dish isn't easy to come by—only in the beautiful land of Bạc Liêu do you get the chance to savor it. Each strip of buffalo meat is dried, offering a spicy, aromatic, and incredibly delicious experience. On rainy days, preparing a bowl of plain congee accompanied by dried buffalo meat is a fantastic idea!
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5. Bạc Liêu's Specialty: Glossy Longan
If you're a fan of exotic fruits, you can't miss out on glossy longans. Only in the rich, fertile land of Bạc Liêu can these longan trees thrive. These fruits boast an attractive appearance with shiny golden skin. When you peel back the layers, you'll find thick, sweet, and refreshing fruit flesh that you can enjoy endlessly without getting tired. Beyond indulging in the fresh fruit, you can also turn this fruit into various dishes like fruit cocktails or lotus seed and longan sweet soup.
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6. Bồn bồn – Homely Delight Brimming with Memories
In the old days, bồn bồn, a natural vegetable, used to grace the daily meals of the people of Bạc Liêu. Today, it's a rarity, transformed into a precious countryside gift, laden with childhood memories. With its sweet and crisp taste, this vegetable pairs well with hot pot, fermented fish sauce dishes, braised meat, or stir-fried with shrimp—it's all delicious. We believe that this delightful natural dish will make a meaningful gift for your loved ones and friends.
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7. Bạc Liêu's Specialty: Fermented Snakehead Fish Sauce
Closing the list of Bạc Liêu's unique gifts is the fermented snakehead fish sauce. The snakehead fish catching season usually takes place around the 10th lunar month. After selecting the finest fresh fish, the sauce artisans undergo meticulous and skillful processing stages. When properly salted and fermented, the snakehead fish sauce becomes rich, sweet, savory, and incredibly aromatic! If you're bringing it as a gift, remind your loved ones to sprinkle some green onions, a bit of cooking oil, add a dash of spices, and simmer it to create a delicious family meal.
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