Experience 11 Exquisite Specialties from Cao Bang - Essence Extracted from Nature

The renowned specialties of Cao Bang

When mentioning Cao Bang's specialties, it's not just about 'bamboo shoot and sour soup', but also numerous other delicious dishes made from characteristic plants and skillfully crafted cakes by the local ethnic people. Why hesitate to visit the place where Uncle Ho used to work and savor the exquisite flavors of these special products below!

The delicious dishes of Cao Bang land constantly entice tourists to come and indulge @internet

7-Flavor Roast Duck Delight

Those who have indulged in the 7-flavor roast duck have all praised it highly, which is why this dish has become a renowned specialty of Cao Bang, known far and wide. With the unique method of the Tay people, the 7-flavor roast duck is not only delicious from the meat but also tantalizing with a coat of forest honey drizzled over crispy golden skin.

In Cao Bang, the 7-flavor roast duck is a main dish in important events such as festivals, weddings, etc. Originating from the Tay ethnic group, the 7-flavor roast duck is also a 'specialty for guests' that reflects the hospitality of the hosts and the people here. If you have the chance to visit Cao Bang, you must try this dish right away.

You can visit the following places to enjoy the 7-flavor roast duck:

Cao Bang Specialty: 7-Flavor Roast Duck, famous for its delicious aroma, leaves tourists longing for the wonderful taste @internet

Cao Bang Sour Pork - A Creative Delight

The presence of Cao Bang sour pork in the list of specialties is thanks to the ingenious creativity of the Muong ethnic people. Made from free-range pigs, the pork is lean and marinated with spices before being fermented in bamboo tubes. After a period of time, stir-frying the meat yields a fragrant and delicious specialty.

Cao Bang Sour Pork - Specialty of the Mountains @VOVTV

3. Smoked Pork Ribs Delight from Cao Bang

Cao Bang's renowned smoked pork ribs, crafted with a special meat marinade formula, have earned themselves a distinguished reputation. Made from free-range pig meat and heart, marinated with ginger fragrance, as well as honey macadamia nuts and leaves. These ribs are then smoked for several days, resulting in a firm and flavorful delight.

When in Cao Bang, you can easily enjoy smoked pork ribs at various places, from renowned restaurants to local households. Moreover, smoked pork ribs are also considered a suitable gift to give to relatives, friends, and colleagues after visiting Cao Bang.

Cao Bang specialty smoked pork ribs make a delicious gift for loved ones @internet

4. Wild Fern - Essence from the Hills

Wild Fern is considered the essence of the hills because it doesn't grow in fertile lands but on rocky mountains, clinging to other trees to reach for light without needing care. And Wild Fern is seen as one of Cao Bang's specialties because of its unique flavor and numerous health benefits.

When cooked with garlic, meat, etc., Wild Fern creates a delicious dish with a sweet and rich flavor. This dish is almost always present at people's parties. Tourists can easily order this dish at any restaurant in Cao Bang.

When in Cao Bang, you must try this special, delicious, and especially healthy type of vegetable @internet

5. Ant Egg Cake

Ant Egg Cake is a specialty of the Tay people living in Cao Bang. It's named Ant Egg Cake because the main ingredient for making the cake is ant eggs. The cake can only be made from April to May in the lunar calendar because this is when ant eggs are most abundant.

The cake consists of a crust made from glutinous rice flour and a filling of young ant eggs fried with fragrant pork fat. Ant Egg Cake is one of the specialties in Cao Bang due to its unique and delicious flavor, loved by many and chosen as a gift when visiting Cao Bang.

The name Ant Egg Cake created by the Tay people sparks curiosity among tourists @internet

6. Trung Khanh Chestnuts

In a small district of Trung Khanh located near the Vietnam-China border. With fertile land conditions that have created large and round chestnuts, rich and fragrant inside, much more flavorful than ordinary chestnuts. Especially, Trung Khanh chestnuts are best in late autumn.

Trung Khanh Chestnuts, due to their superior taste, are considered a specialty of Cao Bang that tourists visiting here must not miss. People in Cao Bang often roast or steam the chestnuts, or grind them into flour for cakes. A bag of Trung Khanh chestnuts as a gift will surely delight your loved ones with its special delicious flavor.

Trung Khanh Chestnuts are notably larger, rounder, and more deliciously rich and fragrant compared to ordinary chestnuts @internet

7. Khao Cake - Tet Flavor

Khao Cake is a type of cake made from simple ingredients like glutinous rice flour for the crust, and a filling made from fragrant pork fat mixed with peanuts. With the skillful hands of Tay ethnic girls, only they can turn these simple ingredients into Khao Cake, a specialty of Cao Bang.

Not only closely associated with the growth of each individual, Khao Cake is also a traditional 'Tet dish' in the locality. When in Cao Bang, you must try a bite of Khao Cake and sip on some fragrant tea. Additionally, you can buy this special Khao Cake as a gift.

Cao Bang specialty Khao Cake is a traditional cake on the Lunar New Year of the local people @internet

8. Jackfruit Sticky Rice

Jackfruit Sticky Rice is not only a familiar dish to the locals but also one of the specialties that make tourists nostalgic for Cao Bang. With its uniquely delicious flavor, the Vietnam Record Association - Vietnam Records Organization has announced Jackfruit Sticky Rice as one of the top 100 dishes, typical specialties of Vietnam.

Ripe jackfruits are boiled to extract the meat, which is then steamed together with glutinous rice to create a fragrant pinkish-purple sticky rice, especially not sticky to the touch. When in Cao Bang, besides enjoying other specialties, you should also try Jackfruit Sticky Rice.

Cao Bang's specialty Jackfruit Sticky Rice is among the top 100 dishes, typical specialties of Vietnam @VOV4

9. Black Arrowroot Noodles

The most famous specialty of Cao Bang, Black Arrowroot Noodles, originates from Phia Den village. Its main ingredient is red arrowroot tuber, produced using traditional methods to create a naturally sweet fragrance. Each strand of these special noodles is soft and chewy, not sticky, and can be used to prepare various delicious dishes.

Black Arrowroot Noodles also have excellent health benefits, aiding in quick recovery for patients, beneficial for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol... and suitable for those on a diet. With its natural deliciousness and health benefits, you can gift this special dish to your loved ones and family.

Cao Bang's Black Arrowroot Noodles not only create delicious dishes but also contribute to good health @voso

10. Lam Sweet Rice Cake

Among the specialties of Cao Bang, Lam Sweet Rice Cake is a traditional cake of the locals here. The cake is made from roasted glutinous rice flour, roasted peanuts, along with the fragrant taste of ginger and a bit of malt to increase the cake's elasticity.

In Cao Bang, enjoying a piece of Lam Sweet Rice Cake, chewy and fragrant, with a cup of hot tea, makes all worries disappear. Not only making you want to try it immediately, but the cake can also be purchased as a gift.

Fragrant and chewy Lam Sweet Rice Cake with hot tea is enough to make you remember Cao Bang @internet

11. Lam Herbal Tea

Lam herbal tea is a type of herb mainly found in the northern mountainous region. The plant contains many valuable components such as flavonoids, saponins, zinc, selenium, which are beneficial for skin beauty and nourishment. Traditionally, Lam Herbal Tea was once a tribute to the kings, hence it is considered one of the top specialties of Cao Bang.

When traveling to Cao Bang, you can purchase dried Lam herbal tea in tea bags or cold-dried form to give as gifts. With its benefits of promoting relaxation, regulating blood pressure, and preventing cancer, this is certainly a meaningful and especially good gift for your family members.

Lam Herbal Tea, with its 5-leaf lam herb, was once a royal tribute @internet

Cao Bang, situated in Northeast Vietnam, boasts a refreshing and cool climate, providing ideal conditions for the growth of unique flora and fauna. With the skill, meticulousness, and creativity of its people, this land has transformed characteristic ingredients into delicious dishes that have become renowned Cao Bang specialties. These specialties are not only known for their delightful and exotic flavors but also for their health benefits, making them meaningful gifts for loved ones and friends. If you ever get the chance, let's explore Cao Bang with Mytour!

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