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With a gentle tanginess in the sauce, the sweet aroma of fried sweet potatoes blending with the rich and savory taste of roast pork or barbecue, Lạng Sơn's Phở Chua in Saigon leaves an unforgettable impression on diners.
Indulge in the distinctive delight of Phở Chua, a Lạng specialty, on Saigon's soil
When it comes to Lạng Sơn cuisine, overlooking the famous Phở Chua would be a significant omission. Following the footsteps of Lạng natives, this Phở has been present in Saigon for quite some time, with slight modifications in preparation to preserve its characteristic flavor and satisfy the Saigonese diners.
Phở Chua is crafted from various ingredients. Cold rice noodles and tangy sauce are the two main components of this dish. Above them, the pale yellow of each strand of fried sweet potatoes, the brownish yellow of crunchy roasted peanuts, the red-orange of barbecue and roast pork, and the refreshing green of herbs, pickled radish, and cucumber create a colorful symphony for Phở Chua.
Firstly, the chef combines rice noodles, cucumber, and shredded carrots, mixing them thoroughly with fermented tofu sauce and a bit of sour water for absorption and balanced flavor. If preparing for a group, the chef measures each ingredient, puts them into a large bowl for mixing, and then evenly distributes them into smaller bowls. Despite being a cold dish, the rice noodles must be warm when mixed to avoid a chilly sensation while eating.
Next, the ingredients will be placed on top of the mixed rice noodles. Sequentially, barbecue or shredded chicken, Chinese sausage, pickled cucumbers, crunchy peanuts, fried sweet potatoes, and more are evenly distributed into each small bowl. The chef then pours a special vinegar over the ingredients. Before serving, a touch of fried shallots and fresh herbs is added to complete the dish.
Diners enjoy the Lạng specialty, Phở Chua, by mixing various ingredients. The method of making the tangy sauce differs from traditional Phở Chua, but diners can still sense the light tanginess, blending with the rich taste of meat and the sweet crunchiness of sweet potatoes and peanuts. For those who enjoy a bit of spice, adding a few spoons of North Red Chili sauce enhances the overall experience.
Take a leisurely afternoon stroll to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, District 3, or Le Van Luong Street, District 7, and this Lạng Sơn delicacy won't disappoint your taste buds. The price for a bowl of Phở Chua ranges from 30,000 to 35,000 VND.
Source: Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
