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When traveling to Phan Thiet, many tourists visit the market, but most only explore and shop. Little do they know that Phan Thiet market is home to numerous delicious and unique dishes that can truly delight you!
Must-Try: Top 12 Delicacies at Phan Thiet Market
1. Duck Curry
Succulent duck cooked in aromatic coconut curry, rich and fragrant, tender meat infused with spices. The curry includes sweet potatoes, coagulated blood, served with bread.
Image: Foody
2. Sweet Soup
At Phan Thiet Market, a variety of sweet soups await – from floating dumplings, cupped sweets, agar, bean soup, sweet potato soup, corn soup... A paradise for dessert enthusiasts. Additionally, there's a unique dish here called 'Nam Sâm' made from the leaves of the 'Nam Sâm' plant. 'Nam Sâm' is a green jelly-like substance, slightly bitter in taste. Enjoy it with pomegranate seeds, basil seeds, coconut milk, and indulge in a cooling treat perfect for the summer.
A variety of sweet soups. Image: phanthietvn
3. Ink Squid Eggs
Steamed ink squid eggs, fried ink squid egg rolls, and steamed fried ink squid eggs are must-try dishes when visiting Phan Thiết. The squid eggs are served with the sweet and crispy Phan Thiet-style pickles, cilantro, and a dip of lime-infused salt and pepper.
Unique Delicacy of Ink Squid Eggs. Image: phanthietvn
4. Fermented Anchovy Sauce
Each small cup of fermented anchovy sauce is made from eggs, meat, and steamed cat mushrooms, perfect to pair with hot rice.
Fermented Anchovy Sauce with Meat. Image: Southern Delicacies
5. Assorted Pastries
Various types of cakes, such as sponge cake, baked sponge cake, cassava cake, pig skin cake, and pebble cake, are abundantly displayed at Phan Thiet Market. These are specialty cakes, popular indulgent treats.
Cassava Cake
6. Snails
Steamed lemongrass snails are attractively sold in cans, enticing diners from near and far.
7. Rice Wine-Infused Rice
Rice wine-soaked rice (or wine rice) undergoes fermentation using glutinous rice. The process involves cooking glutinous rice, letting it cool, and fermenting it with wine yeast for 3-4 days. The end product is rice wine-soaked rice with a spicy, savory taste, a sweet aroma, and a distinct wet texture from the rice releasing moisture.
Rice Wine-soaked Rice. Image: Cooky
8. Duck Glass Noodles Soup
9. Duck Noodle Soup
Duck noodle soup, a distinctive dish at Phan Thiết Market, features soft rice noodles soaked in a sweet broth infused with local ingredients.
10. Pork and Tapioca Vermicelli
Pork and tapioca vermicelli carries a sweet flavor from white radish and pork bones. The sweetness is pure and distinctive, without added MSG, delighting diners.
11. Crispy Vietnamese Pancake
Crispy Vietnamese pancake from Phan Thiết is poured into round molds, featuring diverse fillings such as shrimp, meat, quail eggs, and onions. Enjoyed with tomato fish sauce, the sauce is drizzled onto the pancake bowl, topped with fresh herbs, creating a delightful culinary experience.
Crispy Vietnamese Pancake served in a bowl. Image: VnExpress
12. Snakehead Fish Udon Soup
12. Refined Seafood Noodle Soup
A bowl of seafood noodle soup with snakehead fish, steamed fish cake, fried fish cake, garnished with fried shallots and fresh coriander. Though simple, this dish leaves a lasting impression on diners.
13. Tuber Cakes
Traditional cakes made from cassava and sweet potatoes are local specialties that many remember after visiting Phan Thiết. Tuber cakes come in two types, yellow from cassava and purple from purple sweet potatoes.
14. Local Delightful Rice Cakes
In your Phan Thiết journey, the Phan Thiết market is a must-visit, boasting 1001 tempting dishes, carrying the distinct flavors of the coastal region. Contact us now to grab the best deals on Phan Thiết tours in the market!
Posted by: Thuy Tien Tran
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