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Anyone who has ever visited Tuyên Quang is deeply impressed by its majestic mountains, dreamy Lô River... and one cannot overlook the unique culinary delights.
Hàm Yên mandarins
For generations, Hàm Yên mandarins have been the hallmark delicacy of Tuyên Quang. Grown in Hàm Yên with exceptional soil conditions, these mandarins are juicy, sweet, and packed with nutrients. While they may not boast the most attractive appearance, their flavor and nutritional benefits make them a favorite among many.
Ant egg sticky rice cakes
Ant egg sticky rice cakes are a specialty dish of the Tày ethnic group. Visiting Tuyên Quang without tasting this delicacy would be a missed opportunity. Each bite of these small cakes releases the distinctive aroma of shallots, the rich flavor of ant eggs, and the smooth texture of the cake. This dish is highly nutritious, although individuals with sensitive constitutions may need to exercise caution due to potential allergies.
Black pig meat
The Nà Hang black pig of Tuyên Quang is raised in free-range conditions, resulting in meat that is sweet and firm. With a balanced ratio of fat to lean meat, it is highly favored. These black pigs typically weigh between 45 to 55 kilograms.
Soi Lâm glutinous corn
Soi Lâm glutinous corn features small kernels, thin husks, dense cores, and when boiled, they are shiny and chewy with a sweet and refreshing taste, reminiscent of the corn grown by highland residents. Soi Lâm glutinous corn is our local variety, preserved and cultivated by the community. Legend has it that Soi Lâm glutinous corn was once chosen as a tribute to the king. Today, it continues to captivate diners' hearts.
Chiêm Hóa field fish sauce
Chiêm Hóa field fish sauce is one of Tuyên Quang's specialties that you must try when visiting the region. It is not only a traditional dish of the Tày people but also a unique medicine used for detoxification and hangover relief. Almost every household in Chiêm Hóa has a jar of field fish sauce readily available. This seemingly simple fish sauce, unique in flavor, is only produced in the Chiêm Hóa area.
Chiêm Hóa thorn cake
Alongside field fish sauce, Chiêm Hóa thorn cake also contributes to the distinctive flavor of Tuyên Quang cuisine. To create a delicious cake, the selection of ingredients is crucial. The rice used must be finely ground sticky rice, and fresh thorn leaves are thoroughly washed and boiled before being finely ground and mixed with rice flour and sugar cane juice to form the characteristic black crust. The filling is equally important: green beans, pumpkin seeds, tender coconut, lotus seeds, and pork fat are carefully selected and meticulously processed.
Khảo cake
Khảo cakes are made in Tuyên Quang during the Lunar New Year. These neatly wrapped square cakes in colorful glossy paper are placed ceremoniously on the ancestral altar. Khảo cakes are also a popular treat among children.
Bamboo tube rice
Bamboo tube rice is an exclusive dish of the Northwest ethnic minorities. Using only young bamboo tubes and sticky rice, the people of Tuyên Quang have created a dish that delights countless souls. The term 'lam' in Thai means grilling over charcoal.
Stove-dried meat
Stove-dried meat, or dried meat, is essentially a method of preserving meat for gradual consumption by the Thai people. Over time, this dish became popular and evolved into the specialty it is today.
Five-color sticky rice
Five-color sticky rice is a dish of the Tày ethnic group during the New Year. The Tày people in Tuyên Quang believe that a colorful tray of five-color sticky rice symbolizes their prosperity.
Mineral Spring sausage
Mineral Spring sausage is made from black pig meat. After marinating, the meat is stuffed into the black pig intestine. The finished product is sun-dried until the surface is dry, then hung above the stove to complete the drying process.
Tuyên Quang sweet soup
Tuyên Quang boasts a vast area of tea cultivation, with quality that rivals that of Thai Nguyen tea.
Tuyên Quang dried bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots are a familiar dish to many. In any rural area, people can share a few bites of sweet bamboo shoots. However, Tuyên Quang dried bamboo shoots offer a unique flavor that everyone wants to try.
Na Hang corn wine
The corn wine here is processed according to a unique formula with over 20 precious herbs, known for their healing properties such as wound healing and joint pain relief... With just a sip, you can feel the fragrant, gently spicy flavor spreading across your taste buds.
Seedless Hong of Xuân Vân
Xuân Vân seedless hong is known as the signature gift of Tuyên. Anyone visiting Tuyên Quang buys some as a gift. The hong has a sweet, crisp flesh, making it very delicious.
Source: Compilation
Posted by: Dương Quảng Phong
Keywords: Unique gifts to buy when traveling to Tuyên Quang
