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Indulge in the delicious aroma of nem, served with sung leaves and spicy chili sauce, accompanied by a cold beer, creating an unforgettable flavor for diners during a sunny lunch.
Nem is a popular dish enjoyed by many, becoming an integral part of Vietnamese cuisine. When in Bac Ninh, don't miss out on nem Bùi, one of the renowned dishes of the Kinh Bac region.
With its rich and fatty taste, along with its fragrant aroma, these are the distinctive characteristics you can immediately taste when enjoying this dish for the first time. Nem Bùi originates from Bui village, Ninh Xa commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. Over the years, and particularly in recent times, nem Bùi has become well-known and a delicious yet affordable culinary delight.
Local residents refer to nem Bùi as 'nem thính'. Thính is the local term for finely ground roasted rice, an essential ingredient in making nem Bùi. The rice used for nem must be washed and soaked in water for about 3 hours, then drained and roasted. After roasting, the rice must ensure a fresh and even golden color. The next step is grinding the rice. People in this region often use a mortar and pestle to grind until the rice becomes smooth and fine.
To make nem, pork shoulder meat is used. The meat used for nem must be fresh and of the highest quality. The lean and fat parts are sliced thinly like paper, then sliced lengthwise along the meat fibers. It is then steamed in water for about 10 to 15 minutes and seasoned with appropriate spices. The final step is tightly wrapping the nem into small parcels with sung leaves and banana leaves. Those who prepare this dish work diligently as perfecting it requires careful attention to each step.
Depending on individual taste preferences, nem can be wrapped in sung leaves or lạng leaves and served with chili sauce or fish sauce. You'll experience the bitterness of sung leaves, the sweetness of the meat, and the fragrant aroma of roasted rice.
Nem Bùi is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Although it's a light snack rather than a filling meal, during lunchtime, especially on sunny days, a piece of Nem Bùi with a cold beer is the ideal choice.
Nem is best consumed on the day it's made, but it can last for 2-3 days if refrigerated. Visitors can find Nem Bùi in Bac Ninh, particularly along the national highway from Cau Ho to Thuan Thanh leading to Hai Duong, where signs advertising Nem Bùi are ubiquitous.
Source: Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourFebruary 3, 2016
