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The unique specialties of Hải Dương have contributed to its growing reputation among travelers. This province, nestled in the Red River Delta region, is renowned for its serene rural landscapes and breathtaking natural scenery. Despite their simplicity, the local dishes here are irresistibly charming. Let's take a look at what these dishes are all about!
The tranquil countryside of Hải Dương brings a sense of tranquility (Image Source: Compiled)
Mung bean cakes
Mung bean cakes are no strangers to any of us when it comes to snacks. It's one of the specialties of Hải Dương that many people purchase as gifts. These cakes are small, square-shaped, and melt in your mouth when eaten.
The cakes have a subtle sweetness and a rich, creamy flavor, especially delightful when paired with hot tea. They're made from finely ground mung beans, sugar, and vegetable oil. When you buy them, you'll see the cakes wrapped in silver foil or oil-absorbing paper. As soon as you unwrap them, you'll be greeted by their distinctive aroma.
Enjoying mung bean cakes with a cup of hot tea is truly a delightful experience! (Image Source: Compiled)
Almost every age group loves this specialty cake from Hải Dương. Just one bite and you'll be reminiscing about its flavor forever. These compact, small-sized cakes are perfect for gifting, reasonably priced at around 30,000 to 40,000 VND. They're widely available for purchase, making them accessible to everyone.
Some well-known bakeries include Hòa An Mung Bean Cake, Rồng Vàng Minh Ngọc Mung Bean Cake, Nguyên Hương Mung Bean Cake... The recipient will surely be delighted to receive this gift. A nostalgic childhood treat.
Ninh Giang Thorny Cake
When mentioning Hải Dương specialties, the Ninh Giang Thorny Cake cannot be overlooked. Thorny Cake is a familiar type of cake in the northern provinces. Its distinctive black color comes from the pandan leaves used in its creation. At first glance, this cake may resemble a banh u, but its filling is much more unique.
Ninh Giang Thorny Cake is famous for its sweet, chewy crust, enhanced with sesame seeds for added fragrance. The filling is finely ground mung bean, resulting in a smooth texture. Sometimes, it's combined with other ingredients like diced lard, pumpkin jam, or lotus seeds. The cakes are often wrapped in pandan leaves, giving them a neat appearance.
The Ninh Giang Thorny Cake is a Hải Dương specialty you shouldn't miss out on (Image Source: Compiled)
When you take a bite, you'll feel the chewiness of the cake along with its sweet aroma. The filling adds an extra layer of flavor. From the first bite, you'll experience a taste like no other. The price of this cake is quite affordable, ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 VND depending on the type.
Four-Phoenix Worms
One of the Hải Dương specialties you definitely have to try is the four-phoenix worms. If in coastal areas, sausages are made from fish, then in Hải Dương, there are four-phoenix worms. These worms resemble earthworms but are flatter and have legs. They are 5 to 7 cm long and 5 to 6 mm wide. Although they might look intimidating at first sight, the meat of these worms is delicious and nutritious.
These creatures thrive mainly in brackish or saltwater areas. That's why the Red River Delta, surrounded by large rivers, has an abundance of four-phoenix worms. Around August, these worms are plentiful, especially in the Tứ Kỳ area of Hải Dương. There are plenty of delicious dishes made from these worms that you can try.
It would be a shame to visit Hải Dương and not try the four-phoenix worm sausage (Image Source: Compiled)
The most popular dish is undoubtedly the four-phoenix worm sausage, known for its chewy texture and distinctive aroma. The worm meat is packed with nutrients and beneficial for your health. After enjoying it, you can buy some to give as gifts to your loved ones or friends. This unique and delicious dish will surely be adored by the recipients!
Wild Carp Vermicelli Soup
Wild Carp Vermicelli Soup is a well-known Hải Dương specialty. Vietnam's culinary scene is incredibly diverse and versatile. One of the highlights is noodle dishes. Almost every region has its own unique twist, creating distinct flavors. And in Hải Dương, that's the Wild Carp Vermicelli Soup.
The carp pieces, once rid of their fishy odor, are fried to crisp perfection. The broth, simmered from bones, is wonderfully sweet. Served with water spinach and bird's eye chili, it offers a spicy kick. All these elements blend together to create a delicious aroma unique to Hải Dương.
Just looking at Wild Carp Vermicelli Soup is enticing enough (Image Source: Compiled)
When you take a bite, you'll experience the tender, chewy fish meat. The broth, richly flavored, perfectly complements the dish. You'll find many eateries in Hải Dương offering this dish. The price of Wild Carp Vermicelli Soup ranges from 20,000 to 50,000 VND. If you're a fan of noodle soups, this is a must-try.
Rolled Cake
Rolled Cake is one of the famous Hải Dương specialties known for its delicious aroma. Enjoy this dish for breakfast, and it will make your day even more wonderful. Although not entirely novel, eating Rolled Cake in Hải Dương offers a distinctive flavor.
The thin, slightly thick slices of Rolled Cake are fragrant and wonderfully elastic. Inside, they're filled with various toppings like wood ear mushrooms, minced meat, and fried shallots... This dish is even better when served hot with fish sauce for dipping. Alternatively, you can pour the sauce directly onto the cake and savor it slowly. It's fair to say that the fish sauce contributes significantly to enhancing the aroma and flavor of the Rolled Cake.
Once you've tasted this Hải Dương specialty, it's hard to put down your chopsticks (Image Source: Compiled)
Typically, the outer layer of the cake is made from high-quality rice. Finely ground rice flour creates a thin, smooth cake layer... All blended together to create an irresistible flavor. Make sure to add this dish to your list if you're unsure about what to eat in Hải Dương!
Mung Bean Pudding Cake
A rather novel Hải Dương specialty that Mytour wants to introduce to you is the Mung Bean Pudding Cake. This cake is made primarily from rice flour and mung beans. The outer layer is made from rice, giving it a pure white color. It's typically eaten with soy sauce or shrimp paste and a side of fresh herbs.
At first glance, it may seem simple, but this is truly a dish bursting with flavor. One bite and you'll be hooked. This dish is highly renowned in Tuy An City, Hải Dương. So, if you want to try it, make sure to go to the right place to experience the best flavors. There are plenty of eateries in Tuy An offering Mung Bean Pudding Cake for you to choose from.
Don't forget to indulge in the Mung Bean Pudding Cake when exploring Hải Dương! (Image Source: Compiled)
A meal here typically costs between 20,000 and 30,000 VND. This price is considered quite affordable for a unique culinary experience. Indeed, it's a delicious specialty in Hải Dương that you shouldn't miss. Besides enjoying the food, don't forget to check-in at Top destinations in Hải Dương for April!
Rice Flake Cake
Rice Flake Cake is one of the well-known Hải Dương specialties. It's not entirely unfamiliar to us. However, Rice Flake Cake in Hải Dương will offer you a very different experience. It's no wonder this dish is considered a specialty. The mixed Rice Flake Cake typically includes rice flakes, dried shrimp, fresh herbs, fish cake... Along with a variety of spices that make the dish even more distinctive.
If you're a culinary enthusiast, you can't miss out on Rice Flake Cake (Image Source: Compiled)
Depending on the region, Rice Flake Cake varies. The Rice Flake Cake in Hải Dương tends to be softer compared to other places. When you bite into it, you'll feel the chewiness of the cake, even if it's soaked in water for a long time without breaking. That's why it's twice as delicious when you enjoy it in Hải Dương.
Thanh Hà Lychee
Our country boasts many types of lychee, among which Thanh Hà Lychee stands out for its renowned aroma. If you're a fan of this fruit, Hải Dương will surely captivate you. Thanh Hà Lychee is one of the well-known Hải Dương specialties that many people eagerly seek out.
The fertile land of Thanh Hà is ideal for the cultivation of this type of tree. When ripe, lychees will have a deep color and slightly rough skin. The flesh is juicy with small seeds, sweet, and completely not fibrous. As the tree ages, the lychee seeds become smaller and the fruit is more abundant.
Traveling to Hải Dương during lychee season is also a great choice! (Image Source: Compiled)
Let me tell you, this is also a major export product in large quantities. It can be said that Thanh Hà Lychee is the highest-rated among all types of lychees. Although lychees are distributed throughout our country, enjoying them right at your 'homeland' is still the best. To buy this type of lychee, you can visit the commune market in Thanh Khê, Thanh Hà. Or you can also find them in markets within the province.
Gia Lộc Sticky Rice Cake
Gia Lộc Sticky Rice Cake is one of the famous specialties of Hải Dương. It can be said that Hải Dương is the 'cradle' of this cake. This is a traditional local cake, a childhood treat for many. Although sticky rice cake is a rustic dish, its flavor is extremely captivating.
When you taste it, you'll experience a mild sweetness. To add more allure, you can use other toppings such as spring rolls, shredded pork... The smooth white sticky rice cakes look very appealing. When you eat them, you'll clearly feel the fragrant chewiness of the cake along with the aroma of banana leaves wrapping around it.
Gia Lộc Sticky Rice Cake is a simple, familiar dish of the people of Hải Dương (Image Source: Compiled)
If you want to enjoy this dish, head to Gia Lộc town. Rest assured that the distinctive, impressive flavor of the sticky rice cake here will leave a lasting memory. A sticky rice cake is quite affordable. You can buy it anywhere at the shops in Gia Lộc town.
Kinh Môn Heart Cake
Kinh Môn Heart Cake is one of the must-try specialties of Hải Dương. Just hearing the name makes it sound intriguing, doesn't it? This type of cake is often seen on ancestral altars. The heart cake has a distinctive sweetness and is made from simple ingredients such as glutinous rice flour, peanuts, ginger...
The appearance of Kinh Môn Heart Cake resembles that of bamboo leaf cake. The cake is rectangular, long, and chewy. When you get close, you'll smell the characteristic scent of ginger and peanuts. When you taste it, you'll experience a sweet and slightly spicy flavor, along with a fragrant chewiness. Visiting Hải Dương without trying Kinh Môn Heart Cake would be a missed opportunity.
This is also a cake you should try when visiting Hải Dương (Image Source: Compiled)
It's not difficult to find this type of cake when traveling to Hải Dương. Kinh Môn Heart Cake is often sold in many markets or stores. This would be a very appropriate choice if you want to buy cakes as gifts. This famous specialty of Hải Dương is loved by many tourists.
Hải Dương Pillow Cake
Pillow Cake is also a 'celebrity' among Hải Dương specialties. Many people also call it layered cake. This is a traditional dish of Hải Dương made from natural ingredients. The filling of the cake includes wood ear mushrooms, ground pork, and quail eggs.
You will definitely praise its deliciousness when enjoying this specialty of Hải Dương! (Image Source: Compiled)
After being beautifully shaped, the cakes are fried in a pan filled with oil. Pillow cakes taste best when still hot. The cake is crispy, combined with the filling, it tastes delicious. Pillow cakes are even better when eaten with chili sauce. They are called pillow cakes because their shape resembles a pillow.
Fresh Manh Hoach Chicken
Manh Hoach Chicken is a well-known Hải Dương specialty. The name of this type of chicken is named after a person known as the 'king of northern land chickens.' This is because of his unique way of raising chickens. Over time, this dish has become a specialty.
Manh Hoach Chicken has long been a reputable brand (Image Source: Compiled)
The farming method known as 'running chickens' has produced muscular and lean chickens. Raised in open fields and not fed with industrial feed, the chicken meat is firm and chewy. Whether cooked into any dish, it ensures freshness and deliciousness. Thanks to this, Manh Hoach chickens are famous not only in Hải Dương but seemingly throughout the northern region.
Gio Cake
What specialties does Hải Dương have? In the list of Hải Dương specialties, Gio Cake is always present. This cake is made from natural and simple ingredients, such as shiitake mushrooms, shallots, pork, sticky rice... Despite this, the finished product is very delicious.
Hải Dương's Gio Cake always has an irresistible appeal to diners (Image Source: Compiled)
The cake is round, with thin, white crust wrapped in fresh dong leaves. Gio cake has a very distinctive flavor, when eaten, you will feel the fragrant and chewy texture of the flour. Along with that is the mixed filling that creates an unforgettable taste. You can enjoy Gio cake in the morning. This light dish is perfect for a gentle morning.
You can enjoy it with sausage, cucumber, spring rolls... along with a little chili sauce. Or you can simply enjoy the cake with dipping sauce. No matter how you eat it, you will still feel the characteristic delicious aroma of the cake.
Hải Dương is a peaceful land with picturesque and gentle natural scenery. The simple people here are also very lovely. Along with that, the Hải Dương specialties have made this land more attractive to tourists. If you want to book a tour to Hải Dương, please contact Mytour via hotline Mytour!
