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Hà Giang isn't just famous for its enchanting natural landscapes but also renowned for its rich culinary culture. Let's explore the unique delicacies of Hà Giang in September that will tempt anyone who visits!
Rainbow Sticky Rice
Those who adore Hà Giang often jest with each other, saying “If you've been to Hà Giang, you must try rainbow sticky rice. Not trying rainbow sticky rice means you haven't truly experienced Hà Giang”. Rainbow sticky rice is one of the types of glutinous rice that not only tastes delicious and visually appealing but also carries the significance of wishing for favorable rain and harmonious winds, symbolizing the desire for a happy, fulfilling life for the locals here.
Rainbow Sticky Rice - a must-try delicacy when traveling to Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
True to its name “rainbow”, a package of sticky rice typically consists of 5 or more colors depending on the skill of the cook. The alluring colors are achieved through the process of dyeing rice with natural ingredients such as various types of forest leaves, turmeric, etc. The perfectly cooked sticky rice, fragrant and chewy, never fails to delight any traveler who comes to Hà Giang with this unique sticky rice dish. Rainbow sticky rice isn't just a specialty of Hà Giang in September; whether you visit Hà Giang at any time of the year, you can always enjoy this famous dish.
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Au Tau Porridge
When it comes to Hà Giang specialties, Au Tau porridge is an unforgettable name. This is one of the special porridges made from Au Tau tubers - a type of tuber with quite toxic components that can be harmful to health. However, when processed into porridge, it has the opposite effect, especially for relieving colds and is very beneficial for men's health.
Au Tau Porridge - Famous specialty in Hà Giang. (Photo: Internet)
Au Tau porridge has a brown color, cooked to a smooth consistency. When eaten, it has the fragrance of rice, the richness of bone broth, and especially the slightly bitter taste of Au Tau tubers, making diners find it peculiar. This special porridge of highland people is often sold in the evening because locals believe that porridge will have the best effect after a night's sleep. In your September Hà Giang tour, don't forget to visit one of the Au Tau porridge stalls in Dong Van Old Town, Meo Vac Town, or in Hà Giang City to enjoy.
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Thắng Dền
At first mention of “Thắng Dền”, many people would often think of a savory dish, somewhat similar to Thắng Cố. But in reality, it's quite the opposite. Thắng Dền is a type of cake quite similar to floating cakes, or sweet cakes in the lowlands. This cake is made from glutinous rice flour, molded into round balls, with or without filling, then boiled until cooked. When eaten, it's drizzled with boiled sugar water and ginger. In the slightly chilly weather of Hà Giang in September, enjoying a hot bowl of Thắng Dền is truly wonderful, isn't it? Thắng Dền in Hà Giang is surprisingly cheap, 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 taste steamed rice rolls in Hà Giang, you'll notice a complete difference compared to elsewhere, especially in the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce here is bone broth infused with onions or coriander. When eaten, it has a sweet and mild flavor, not as strong as the dipping sauce in Hanoi, Saigon, or other places.
Steamed Rice Rolls - The must-try breakfast when visiting Hà Giang in September. (Photo: Internet)
In addition to the usual meat steamed rice rolls, you can also enjoy the famous egg steamed rice rolls here. The rice rolls are spread directly, so they are very hot. Each plate usually has about 5 pieces, not too many, so when visiting Hà Giang, travelers often choose this as their breakfast.
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Grilled Moss
One of the Hà Giang specialties in September that you should try is grilled moss. It might sound quite strange, but grilled moss is a dish that ethnic people in Hà Giang particularly love. Moss is harvested from large streams, cleaned to remove mud, dirt, and residue, then finely chopped and seasoned with various spices such as salted fish sauce, lemongrass, scallions, coriander, etc. It's then wrapped in leaves and grilled until cooked. Grilled moss, when cooked, is usually soft, has 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 their corn wine. This is a type of wine made from corn grown, cared for, and processed by local people. Corn wine has a special, fragrant, sweet taste, completely different from the glutinous rice wine of the lowland people. Despite being a specialty, don't try too much because Hà Giang corn wine is considered to have a rather 'strong' alcohol content!
How to make Hà Giang corn wine. (Photo: Internet)
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Hà Giang - the frontier land of the nation, a place that captivates countless travelers each time they visit. In your upcoming journey, don't forget to indulge in Hà Giang specialties in September, with delicious, unique dishes from this frontier land. Contact Mytour via hotline Mytour for advice on itinerary and selection of Hà Giang tours right in September!
