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Indulge in various types of sticky rice such as mushroom sticky rice, potato spring roll sticky rice, crab paste sticky rice, or pressed sticky rice sweet soup when visiting Hanoi during this occasion!
Discover the Fascination of Hanoi with 7 Exceptional Sticky Rice Delicacies
Sticky rice is a popular dish, sold on many streets in Hanoi with various types such as glutinous rice with gac fruit, mixed rice, and peanut sticky rice. However, to meet the diverse demands of customers, eateries have innovated with enticing and unique sticky rice dishes. Below are 7 suggestions for you to explore.
Sweet Potato Spring Roll Sticky Rice
Sweet potato spring roll sticky rice is a newcomer among the many types of sticky rice in the capital city. As the name suggests, it is served with dried beef, fried potatoes, fried sour spring rolls, and pickled radish.
However, this dish doesn't just become elegant. Soft sour fermented pork, chewy dried beef, crispy potatoes, and sticky rice harmoniously combine, creating an unforgettable and distinctive flavor. You can add a bit of spicy chili sauce without sacrificing the delicious taste. This dish is available at No. 44, Nhan Hoa Alley, Thanh Xuan District, priced at 20,000 VND per bowl.
Fruit Sticky Rice
Tô Hiến Thành Street is where you can enjoy unique fruit sticky rice dishes. Originating from the beautiful country of Thailand, this dish features the chewy texture of glutinous rice paired with the refreshing taste of fruits. Various fruits such as mango, jackfruit, and durian are served with rice, accompanied by coconut milk or fresh coconut strands. Amidst many familiar choices, fruit sticky rice is a refreshing alternative.
Fried Sticky Rice
Fried sticky rice has been a long-standing delicacy in Hanoi and is still considered a rare and enticing dish for diners. This is because in the past, this dish was only prepared within families and not widely available in the market.
A serving of fried sticky rice is eaten with sausage, beef jerky, shredded pork, eggs, and a bit of meat broth. Therefore, the meal looks quite full and visually appealing. When eating, the crispy texture of the rice blends with the flavorful sausage, complementing the sweet taste of the meat broth, delighting diners.
Pressed Sticky Rice Sweet Soup
To achieve delicious pressed sticky rice sweet soup, after cooking, the maker must continuously pound the surface of the sticky rice for 4 – 5 hours to create adhesion. Then, they sprinkle sesame seeds and grated coconut, enhancing the visual appeal and flavor.
You can enjoy this dish with a cup of fresh tea. The flavor will become even richer. Currently, pressed sticky rice sweet soup is available at No. 85 Nguyen Huu Huan for 24,000 VND per plate.
Grilled Chicken Sticky Rice
Grilled chicken sticky rice is a suitable dish for chilly winter days. You can enjoy it at No. 97 Nguyen Phong Sac and No. 274 Lac Trung. This dish features chicken marinated with perfectly balanced spices, skillfully grilled, and emitting a fragrant aroma.
The soft and sticky cooked sticky rice paired with fresh and fragrant chicken creates an irresistibly delicious taste. You can also use chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce to enhance the richness of the sticky rice dish.
Crab Paste Sticky Rice
Crab paste sticky rice has been in Hanoi for a long time but is relatively unknown. This dish is available at Yen Thai Alley, Dong Thanh Street. A bowl of sticky rice here is supplemented with crab paste, in addition to familiar items like braised pork, eggs, and Chinese sausage.
This homemade crab paste boasts a rich golden color and a sweet, fragrant, and savory taste of crab meat. The soft sticky rice grains blend perfectly with the flavorful crab paste and salty fish sauce, leaving a lasting impression. A bowl of sticky rice here costs 20,000 – 50,000 VND.
Mushroom Sticky Rice
Mushroom sticky rice is beloved for its delightful and innovative combination. It's suitable for breakfast, lunch, or as a late-night snack. A bowl of mushroom sticky rice typically includes crispy fried chicken or pork, alongside shredded pork or sautéed fresh mushrooms.
When eating, you'll appreciate the special flavor of the meat and the natural sweetness of the mushrooms. Adding a bit of fragrant sticky rice creates a perfectly balanced and delicious combination.
According to VnExpress
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourDecember 1, 2014
