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Hà Tĩnh delicacies
The dishes of Hà Tĩnh are deeply embedded in the daily life of its people, not only famous within the region but also celebrated across numerous provinces nationwide. However, to truly savor the authentic flavors, one must journey to Hà Tĩnh.
To explore a list of delectable dishes from Hà Tĩnh worth trying, join Mytour in discovering the article below!
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1. Fish Salad with Perilla Leaves
When it comes to delicious dishes from Hà Tĩnh, fish salad with perilla leaves is a must-try delicacy. This dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Xuân Nghi fishing village with its intricate and meticulous preparation, resulting in a tantalizing delicacy. The salad is made from fresh split-bone fish, thoroughly deboned, and marinated in lime juice for 15 minutes to eliminate any fishy odor.
When enjoying the fish salad, you'll taste the natural sweetness of the firm, fresh fish paired with fragrant herbs and raw vegetables such as Perilla leaves, sour starfruit leaves, thinly sliced green bananas,... dipping it in a little sauce, you'll savor every bite.
Reference locations: at restaurants, eateries in the coastal areas of Lộc Hà, Nghi Xuân, Hà Tĩnh, priced between approximately 100,000 to 150,000 VND per serving.
Indulge in the rich flavors of hometown Hà Tĩnh with the delicious fish salad @internet
2. Rice Porridge Soup
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Paired with a rich bone broth, infused with sweetness and fragrance from onions, various ingredients such as shrimp, pork sausage,... will surely keep you coming back for more until the bowl is empty. Prices for each bowl of delicious rice porridge soup range from 20,000 to 35,000 VND, depending on the bowl size and the accompanying ingredients.
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The famous aromatic rice porridge soup in Hà Tĩnh @internet
3. Đò Trai Beef Noodle Soup
Featuring round, slightly brown noodles, all meticulously handcrafted, offering a distinct flavor compared to machine-made noodles. Accompanied by broth prepared to the taste of Duc Tho locals, Hà Tĩnh. Hence, indulging in this dish will bring quite a surprising and refreshing experience for tourists.
The noodles are just right, the beef is tender, and the fragrant broth served with a handful of fresh vegetables and a squeeze of lime will create an irresistible dish. Prices for a delicious bowl of Đò Trai Beef Noodle Soup range from 30,000 to 40,000 VND per bowl.
Soft and chewy noodles served with fragrant, rich broth create the distinctive character of Đò Trai Beef Noodle Soup @yeens94
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4. Jumping Squid
This is a seafood delicacy from Vung Ang sea, where large, fresh squids are caught and immediately processed to preserve their unique sweet flavor. The most interesting feature of squid from the Vung Ang area is their freshness and shiny appearance.
This type of squid can be used to make various dishes such as squid salad, stir-fried squid, boiled squid, ... Each dish has its own unique flavor, with the squid meat always retaining a perfect chewiness, leaving a lasting impression on the diners.
Depending on the season and the harvest quantity, the price of jumping squid from Vung Ang ranges from 400,000 to 700,000 VND per kilogram, with a wide variety of sizes. The best places to enjoy delicious and authentic Jumping Squid dishes are restaurants and eateries in Ky Anh town such as:
The shiny, fresh jumping squids with incredibly fragrant flavors @internet
5. Clams served with flat rice crackers in Duc Tho
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After being skillfully prepared by experienced chefs, clams are served with crispy flat rice crackers, creating a unique dish that is hard to forget.
Travelers can find this dish in the Vườn Ươm market area, Hà Tĩnh, priced between 50,000 and 150,000 VND per serving.
The specialty dish of clams served with flat rice crackers in Hà Tĩnh is simply irresistible @internet
6. Sticky Rice Dumplings
Sticky rice dumplings are a snack similar to glutinous rice balls, with the outer layer made from rice flour coated with ginger, honey, and buttery peanuts.
Sticky Rice Dumplings @internet
When biting into the dumpling, it is not only chewy but also carries a distinct fragrance and a spicy ginger flavor, combined with the sweet and smooth taste of honey, and the rich aroma of peanuts that keeps you eating endlessly.
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Travelers can find this cake at many dessert stalls in Hà Tĩnh, especially at the Hà Tĩnh market area (Nam Hà, Hà Tĩnh), with incredibly affordable prices ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 VND per serving.
7. Cu Do Candy
When mentioning Hà Tĩnh, one cannot overlook Cu Do candy, one of the beloved snacks in Hà Tĩnh, and also famous nationwide for its uniquely delicious flavor.
The candy is a blend of crispy flat rice crackers, sweet and chewy sugarcane honey, nutty peanuts, and a subtle spiciness of ginger. When indulging, you may easily become addicted to the distinctive flavor of this candy. Moreover, Cu Do candy is also a perfect choice if you intend to buy gifts for family and friends after visiting Hà Tĩnh.
The price of a Cu Do candy stick ranges from 100,000 to 250,000 VND, depending on the size. Here are some places where you can buy Cu Do candy:
Although just a snack, once you taste it, you'll be hooked! @internet
8. Hương Sơn Mountain Goat
Huong Son mountain goat is now a signature dish in Hà Tĩnh, thanks to its uniquely delicious flavor. This type of goat can be prepared into various dishes such as lime-cooked, stir-fried, dipped in tamarind sauce, or steamed,...
Hương Sơn Mountain Goat @internet
No matter how it's prepared, you'll taste the sweet aroma and just-right tenderness of goat meat. The price for a serving of goat hotpot for 4 people and goat meat dishes ranges from 200,000 to 400,000 VND.
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9. Ram Cake Soup
Ram cake soup is a unique dish of Hà Tĩnh with a rather unusual name, combining hot ram soup with the distinctive ram cakes of Hà Tĩnh. When you taste it, you'll feel the smooth, fragrant, slightly fatty but not cloying texture.
Especially, before enjoying, you wrap the ram cake, add some fragrant fried shallots, place the ram in the cake. Then dip it in a bit of garlic fish sauce to create a distinctly outstanding flavor and make the dish more perfect. You can enjoy ram cake soup at any time of the day, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's all suitable.
The price for each serving of ram cake soup ranges from 50,000 to 75,000 VND. Here are some reference addresses:
A renowned specialty of Hà Tĩnh, ram cake soup @internet
10. Water Fern Cake
Finally, among the must-try dishes when visiting Hà Tĩnh, bánh bèo is an indispensable name. Although bánh bèo can be found in many provinces, each place creates its own unique flavor, and Hà Tĩnh is no exception.
Here, bánh bèo comes in small sizes, with the filling made from peeled shrimp or minced pork sautéed with dried shallots. When eaten, it brings a soft sweetness, combined with the chewy cake crust, dipped in specially brewed fish sauce, creating a flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.
You can easily enjoy Hà Tĩnh's bánh bèo with prices ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 VND per serving. Recommended addresses: Bánh bèo Đài Truyền Hình: 37, Alley 6, Phan Đình Phùng, Hà Tĩnh.
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