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Chilled Snail Noodles, Grilled Spring Rolls, Buttery Squid Teeth, Grilled Finger Snails with Fat and Onions... These are the perfect snacks for Hanoi's transitioning winter weather.
Explore Hanoi: Enjoying Hot Sizzling Pancakes and Buttery Squid Teeth
There are many enticing dishes concentrated in Doi Can Street, Hanoi, and you can enjoy them with your friends this afternoon.
Sizzling Pancakes, Grilled Spring Rolls
Sizzling Pancakes and Grilled Spring Rolls have long been regarded as two characteristic dishes that define the brand of this street. Originating from the Central region, both dishes have been adapted to suit the taste of the Northern people.
Golden and crispy Bánh Xèo is enticing with its crunchy outer layer and rich filling of fragrant shrimp and lean meat, fresh bean sprouts, and the cool sweetness of green bananas. Best enjoyed hot, sliced into small pieces, wrapped in rice paper with various fresh vegetables, and dipped in perfectly balanced sweet and sour fish sauce.
Nem Lụi is made from finely ground lean meat, perfectly seasoned, then grilled directly over charcoal, filling the street corner with a delightful aroma. The dipping sauce for nem is a special thick sauce that preserves the authentic flavor of the dish, perfect for direct consumption or wrapped with fresh vegetables for a refreshing taste.
Buttery Squid Teeth
Although Buttery Squid Teeth are a recent addition to Hanoi, they are equally enticing as other snacks. At first glance, this dish might not seem very appealing, as it only consists of simple small white squid pieces on a bed of creamy golden butter. But as you indulge, the rich aroma gradually satisfies your senses.
As you savor it, the flavor of the sauce will surely captivate you. This dish is often served with hot crispy baguettes. The fresh sweetness of the squid, combined with the savory sauce, creates a perfect combination that delights every diner.
Banh Mi Chao Binh
A serving of pan-fried bread at Doi Can is not much different from elsewhere, including pate, sausage, eggs, served with pickles and crispy hot bread. The plus point here is the spacious, clean shop with quick and nimble service.
When ordering, you only have to wait for about 5 minutes then the pan-fried bread will be served hot, steaming, and smoky. Perhaps that's why Binh's bread shop is always bustling with customers coming and going.
Grilled Finger Snails with Fat and Onions
If you're a seafood lover, you definitely can't miss this enticing dish. Grilled Finger Snails are actually finger snails but much larger than the usual ones, with thick, chewy, and sweet flesh. When ordering this dish, you might have to wait a bit. But whether you order a lot or a little, the owner is always cheerful, preparing each dish with care and quality ingredients.
When the hot plate of snails is brought out, you'll find that the wait was well worth it. The plump finger snails lie on the plate, creamy and round, blending with the fragrant grilled onions, sprinkled with roasted peanuts and golden fried shallots.
Chilled Snail Noodles
The cold weather is the perfect time for hot dishes made from snails to shine. However, there's one dish made from snails that, although not hot, is greatly appreciated by diners in this weather: Chilled Snail Noodles.
Each plate is lined with banana leaves, with about a dozen portions of noodles stacked on top. The stuffed snails are prepared cleanly, cooked to perfection to retain their crispness and sweetness. Especially, the dipping sauce must have delicious vinegar made from sticky rice, expertly mixed.
As per Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
