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When visiting the Phong Nha – Ke Bang region, besides challenging yourself with the exploration of the magnificent limestone caves, you also have the opportunity to indulge in the unique dish of grilled chicken with dipping salt offered here.
Discover the unique grilled chicken with dipping salt in Quang Binh
For a long time, the dish of grilled chicken with dipping salt in Quang Binh has become beloved by diners from distant places. This dish can be found at any eatery in Phong Nha – Ke Bang. It can be said that enjoying grilled chicken with dipping salt will satisfy the appetite of travelers after their adventurous cave exploration.
The chicken used for this dish must be free-range, naturally raised by local people, without any growth-enhancing feed so that the meat is tender and sweet. The chicken is flattened, then grilled until golden brown over charcoal without adding any seasoning. The chicken skin must be crispy and golden brown when grilled, avoiding overcooking which may affect the flavor of the dish.
The most outstanding highlight of grilled chicken with dipping salt is the characteristic dipping salt of the people of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Quang Binh. “Cheo” is a local term referring to the salt used for dipping food. Cheo is made from salt along with basil, lime leaves, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, and green chili. Dipping salt has the fragrant aroma of various leaves and the spiciness of green chili, enhancing the deliciousness of the chicken meat when dipped.
Once the golden grilled chicken and perfect dipping salt are ready, it's time to present them on a bamboo plate adorned with banana leaves. Grilled chicken with dipping salt wouldn't be complete without a bowl of fragrant sticky rice. When enjoying this dish at local eateries, grilled chicken is often served alongside river fish, grilled pork, and various forest leaves.
Especially, it's believed that one must taste it freshly cooked to truly appreciate its delicious flavors. The aroma of freshly grilled chicken, torn apart by hand, stimulates both the taste buds and the eyes of the diner. When tearing off a piece of chicken, adding a scoop of sticky rice to savor together makes for a satisfying and excellent meal that no other exotic delicacy can match.
Some eateries that offer grilled chicken with dipping salt:
- Chày Lập Farmstay. Address: Chày Village, Bố Trạch District, Quảng Bình.
- East Hill Phong Nha. Address: Bùng Bridge, Hill Coffee, Khương Hà, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình.
- Gà mẹt Ồ ồ Lake Silence – Address: Khương Hà, Bố Trạch District.
- Quán Lèn Con. Address: Phong Nha Town, Bố Trạch District.
Source: Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
