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Embark on a journey to Lạng Sơn without indulging in the delectable offerings such as Lang Son roasted duck, Mẫu Sơn peaches, and marinated wild boar, and your trip will feel incomplete.
Lang Son Roasted Duck
In the heart of Lạng Sơn, few can resist the allure of the famous Lang Son Roasted Duck. Known for its uniquely delightful aroma, this dish features a duck belly stuffed with a blend of forest spices, with mac mat leaves being the most exquisite. After a leisurely 2-3 hours of marination, the duck is gently grilled over charcoal until its skin transitions from a gradual golden hue to a rich brown. It is then immersed in a pan of rendered fat, complemented by fried shallots, chili, and ginger, creating a culinary masterpiece.
Mac Mat Leaves Infused Roast Pork
Behold the most renowned specialty of Lạng Sơn: fully cooked roast pork, meticulously sliced and presented on a plate. The aroma of mac mat leaves delicately permeates, creating a fragrant sensation. The perfect dipping sauce for this dish includes mac mat fruit, salt, sugar, or using chili fish sauce with added mac mat fruit for an enhanced and complete culinary experience.
Mẫu Sơn Peaches
A highly acclaimed delicacy from Lạng Sơn, Mẫu Sơn peaches exhibit a white-green hue with a soft and silky outer fuzz. They are simultaneously large, sweet, with a crispy and firm texture, gaining fame far and wide. The natural aroma and sweet flavor of fresh peaches attract a bustling crowd of tourists every year during Mẫu Sơn peach season.
Sour Noodle Soup
Ingredients for preparing this delightful sour noodle soup include: flat rice noodles, crispy fried sweet potatoes, quail eggs, chicken liver, shredded chicken, sautéed shallots, roasted peanuts, cucumber, and grilled ribs... The broth, often referred to as a 'broth essence,' features a rich duck fat flavor, complemented by aromatic spices marinating the meat before roasting. When consuming, mix an adequate amount of broth to maintain the integrity of the ingredients without compromising the even distribution of flavors.
Floating Pancake
This type of pancake has a crispy shell made from glutinous rice and fragrant non-glutinous rice, resembling the texture and aroma of fried dough while concealing the renowned Lang Son floating duck inside. In the cool breeze of the highlands, surrounded by friends, take a sip of Mau Son wine, savor the rich taste of the floating pancake, and appreciate the hint of spiciness from ginger and fresh chili, fully experiencing the gastronomic delight of Lang Son province.
Mountainous Rice Cake
To craft this distinctive delicacy from Lang Son, the key ingredients include non-glutinous rice and a filling made of finely minced pork and sautéed dried shallots. Once the dough and filling are prepared, they are evenly spread in a mold, flattened, and steamed to perfection.
As the cake nears completion, drizzle a condensed coconut milk and braised meat broth mixture on top to create a rich and velvety flavor, harmonizing with the enticing aroma of sautéed shallots.
Lang Son Spicy Bamboo Shoots
If you've ever visited Lang Son, you can't ignore one of the specialties of this region - pickled bamboo shoots with fresh bee larvae. Locals consider pickled bamboo shoots and bee larvae a familiar dish that can be enjoyed with rice, pho, or any daily meal.
Grilled Sausage from Huu Lung
The renowned grilled sausage from Lang Son is made from raw meat, fermented for about 2-3 days, and then grilled over a charcoal stove until the banana leaves turn slightly charred. The sausage is served with coriander leaves and a dipping sauce that is both sweet and sour, creating a unique flavor found only in Lang Son. On a cold day, savoring grilled sausage with a glass of Mau Son wine is incomparable.
Posted by: Nguyen Thi Hue
Keywords: [Lang Son] Irresistible Local Delicacies You Must Try When Visiting Lang Son Province
