Revealing 11 Delicious Coconut Root Dishes

Vietnam's Western region has long been renowned for its enticing dishes crafted from coconut. Among these, the rustic dishes made from coconut roots cannot be overlooked for their incredible flavor.

Unveiling 11 Tempting Coconut Root Dishes

Coconut Root Salad with Shrimp and Pork

Coconut roots offer a crispy, fragrant, and sweet taste when used in salads, providing a refreshing dish. Coconut root salad is a simple dish made with ingredients such as coconut roots, shrimp, pork, cucumber, herbs, and a bowl of accompanying fish sauce, creating a dish that touches the hearts of many. The harmonious combination of fresh raw vegetables, fresh and delicious shrimp and pork, along with high-quality fish sauce, makes the dish perfect and flavorful.

Stir-fried Coconut Roots with Pork Belly

Coconut roots stir-fried with pork belly is a beloved dish appreciated for its simple yet nutritious and delicious preparation. The pork belly is added to the stir-fry only when it's nearly cooked to preserve the crispy sweetness of the coconut roots.

Braised pork belly with coconut roots

Not only is coconut root stir-fried with pork belly a favorite, but braised pork belly with coconut roots also captivates diners. The crispy sweetness of coconut roots cooked with tender pork belly creates a hearty and nutrient-rich dish.

Coconut roots pickled in vinegar

Coconut roots pickled in vinegar is a popular dish because coconut roots already have a crispy sweetness, and pickling adds a pleasantly tangy flavor. To make this dish, simply clean the coconut roots, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and soak them in a mixture of vinegar and sugar for 2-3 days. Coconut roots pickled in vinegar are often served with rice and braised meat, enhancing the appearance of your meal significantly.

Coconut root and intestine salad

Coconut root and intestine salad is considered an extremely delicious dish often found in restaurants. The chewy texture of the intestines paired with crispy and sweet coconut roots, along with the tangy sweet fish sauce, will make your salad more flavorful and enticing.

Braised duck with coconut roots

Braising duck with coconut roots will make the meat softer and sweeter. The duck meat won't be gamey thanks to the coconut roots' ability to eliminate that gamey smell. This dish will elevate your meal, making it much richer and tastier.

Coconut root braised with mushrooms

Coconut root braised with mushrooms is considered a dish that can be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. It helps cleanse the body, containing little fat, and will provide you with a meal that is both delicious and nutritious.

Coconut root and chicken salad

Coconut root and chicken salad is also a popular dish due to its ease of preparation and delightful taste. Tender boiled chicken is combined with crispy and sweet coconut roots, along with carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro, pleasing every palate. This dish is often served with delicious and tempting shrimp crackers.

Coconut root sour soup

Coconut root sour soup may sound unfamiliar yet familiar as sour soup is a beloved dish in the Mekong Delta, but coconut root sour soup seems less heard of. In fact, this is quite a familiar dish to people in the riverine region as it's extremely easy to make and its taste is cherished by locals. This sour soup features the crispiness and fragrance of coconut roots, the sweetness of fresh shrimp, the sourness of tomatoes, and the aroma of coriander, culantro, resulting in a harmonious blend of sour, sweet, crispy, and spicy flavors that are irresistible.

Stir-fried coconut roots with beef

Stir-fried coconut roots with beef is a favored dish for its delicious aroma, nutrition, and simplicity in preparation. Beef is a delicious and nutritious ingredient, so when combined with coconut roots, it enhances the flavor of this delicious meat. The combination of fragrant and tender beef with crispy and sweet coconut roots, along with various colorful vegetables, creates a highly nutritious dish.

Coconut root pancake

When it comes to Western dishes made from coconut, one cannot overlook the legendary Coconut Root Pancake. The pancake features a crispy outer layer, with a filling made from meat, coconut roots, and a hint of spring onions for added flavor. The fragrant and sweet coconut roots combined with the pancake will keep you indulging in this delicious and special dish.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour