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Exploring the Seven Mountains of An Giang, besides indulging in the renowned thốt nốt and mythical mắm bò hóc, one cannot resist the allure of the Golden Ant Hotpot – a delectable and unique dish that piques the curiosity of many food enthusiasts.
Golden Ant Hotpot – Exotic Delicacy from the An Giang Region
In essence, Golden Ant Hotpot has its origins traced back to Cambodia. Residents in the border region, upon working here, learned the recipe and brought it back for preparation. Hence, the distinctive flavor of dishes made from golden ants remains authentically preserved.
The ingredients for cooking Golden Ant Hotpot are mostly humble. A proper hotpot includes: golden ants (including queen ants, worker ants, and ant eggs), chicken meat (or duck, beef is also acceptable), legendary mắm bò hóc, mắc mật leaves, giang leaves, and various accompanying vegetables.
Once fully prepared, the next step involves the cook preparing the ingredients. After cleaning the ants to remove any impurities, they are rinsed and lightly roasted. Various vegetables are sliced for easy consumption. Chicken (or duck, beef) is cut into small pieces for serving.
The standout feature of the Golden Ant Hotpot lies in the combination of golden ants and hóc beef sauce. The hotpot is seasoned with a unique formula, resulting in a distinctive flavor. The Golden Ant Hotpot is crafted from ingredients beneficial to health such as golden ants, mắc mật leaves, giang leaves, etc., offering excellent health benefits to consumers. Eating it with vermicelli or noodles enhances the deliciousness of this special dish from the Seven Mountains region.
When consumed, the ants have a rich and unique flavor, especially the green-colored royal ants. The crispy texture of the ant heads makes it enjoyable without feeling overwhelmed. The hotpot broth, made with hóc beef sauce, a distinctive type of sauce from An Giang, delivers a unique and delicious taste.
As recommended by Mytour
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 12, 2022
