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Hà Giang isn't just famous for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for its rich culinary culture. Let's explore the Hà Giang specialties in September that will tempt anyone visiting this place!
Five-color sticky rice
Those who love Hà Giang often joke with each other, 'If you're in Hà Giang, you must try five-color sticky rice. Not trying it means you haven't been to Hà Giang yet.' Five-color sticky rice is one of the delicious and visually appealing sticky rice dishes that also carries the wish for favorable weather and a happy, fulfilling life for the local people.
Five-color sticky rice - a delicacy not to be missed when traveling to Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
True to its name 'five-color,' a package of sticky rice usually contains 5 colors or more depending on the skill of the cook. Achieving these attractive colors is thanks to the process of dyeing rice with natural ingredients like various types of forest leaves, turmeric, etc. The sticky rice is cooked just right, fragrant and chewy, delighting any traveler who comes to Hà Giang with this unique sticky rice dish. Five-color sticky rice is not only a Hà Giang specialty in September, but whenever you visit Hà Giang throughout the year, you can enjoy this famous dish.
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Thick congee with offal
When it comes to Hà Giang specialties, offal congee is a name that cannot be overlooked. This is one of the special types of congee made from the Offal Root - one of the root vegetables with fairly toxic components that can be harmful to health. However, when processed into congee, it has the opposite effect, especially in relieving cold symptoms and is very good for men's health.
Offal congee - a famous specialty in Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
Offal congee has a brown color and a thick consistency. When eaten, it has the fragrance of rice, the richness of bone broth, and especially the slightly bitter taste of Offal Root, making travelers find it peculiar. This special congee of the highland people is usually sold in the evening because locals believe that congee will have the best effect after a night's sleep. During your September trip to Hà Giang, don't forget to visit one of the offal congee stalls in Dong Van Old Quarter, Meo Vac Town, or in Hà Giang City to enjoy it.
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Thắng dền
At first mention of “Thắng dền,” many people often think of a salty dish, similar to Thắng Cố. But in reality, it's quite different. Thắng dền is a type of cake similar to floating cake or vegetarian cake in the southern region. This cake is made from glutinous rice flour, molded into round balls, which may or may not have fillings, then boiled until cooked. When eaten, it's served with syrup cooked with ginger. In the cool weather of Hà Giang in September, enjoying a bowl of hot Thắng dền is truly wonderful. The surprising thing is that Thắng dền in Hà Giang is very affordable, costing only about 5 - 10.000 VND per bowl, so you can indulge yourself.
Thắng dền - a heartwarming snack. (Photo: Internet)
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Hà Giang steamed rice rolls
If you've ever had the chance to enjoy steamed rice rolls in Hà Giang, you'll notice a complete difference compared to other places, especially the dipping sauce. Here, the dipping sauce is made from bone broth with added scallions or coriander. It has a sweet and refreshing taste, not too strong like the dipping sauce in Hanoi, Saigon, or elsewhere.
Steamed rice rolls - A must-try breakfast dish when visiting Hà Giang in September. (Photo: Internet)
In addition to the regular meat steamed rice rolls, you can also enjoy the famous egg steamed rice rolls here. The rice rolls are freshly made, so they are very hot. Each plate usually contains about 5 rolls, not too many, so tourists visiting Hà Giang often choose this as their breakfast.
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Grilled moss
One of the specialties of Hà Giang in September that you should try is grilled moss. It may sound quite strange, but grilled moss is a dish that the ethnic people in Hà Giang particularly love. Moss is taken from large streams, cleaned to remove mud, sediment, then sliced to eat and seasoned with various spices such as salted fish sauce, lemongrass, scallions, cilantro, ... Then wrapped in leaves and grilled until cooked. Grilled moss, when cooked, is often soft, with a distinctive aroma, and tastes very unique. Grilled moss is not only delicious but also very beneficial for health, providing a large amount of fiber for the body, cooling, detoxifying, and promoting blood circulation.
Grilled moss - Unique specialty in Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
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Corn wine
Traveling to Hà Giang in September, don't forget to taste a bit of the corn wine here. This type of wine is made from corn grown, cared for, and processed by the local people. Corn wine has a special aroma and sweetness when drunk, completely different from rice wine in the southern region. Although it's a specialty, don't try too much because Hà Giang corn wine is considered to have quite a strong alcohol content!
How to make corn wine in Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
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Hà Giang - the northernmost land of the country, a place that captivates every visitor's heart each time they come here. In your upcoming journey, don't forget to indulge in the specialties of Hà Giang in September, featuring delicious and unique dishes from this land. Contact Mytour at the hotline number Mytour for advice on itineraries and selecting exciting Hà Giang tours in September!
