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Tây Ninh is not only known as the land of sacred temples and holy mountains but also famous for its unforgettable culinary delights. Below is a compilation of the must-try Tây Ninh specialties if you ever have the chance to visit:
1. Trảng Bàng Noodle Soup
When mentioning Tây Ninh specialties, Trảng Bàng noodle soup immediately comes to mind. A bowl of this simple soup consists of Trảng Bàng noodles, broth, pork leg, lean meat, blood pudding, and is beautifully presented.
True to its name, this delightful dish from Tay Ninh is crafted with great intricacy. Each piece of rice paper is made from fine rice, seasoned with a pinch of salt, and delicately sun-dried to enhance its flavor. The rice paper is layered twice, thicker than many types of rice paper nowadays.
The dewy rice paper roll paired with thinly sliced sweet pork is absolutely delightful. The most distinctive feature of this Tay Ninh delicacy is the assortment of fresh herbs served alongside. There are over 20 types of herbs accompanying Tay Ninh rice paper, including: chives, water spinach, morning glory shoots, basil, mango shoots, and more.
Tay Ninh is a region known for its relatively harsh hot climate, yet it is blessed by nature with a variety of special forest herbs. Each type of herb has its own flavor and nutrients, blending harmoniously within the dewy rice paper rolls with meat, offering a dish that is both substantial and refreshing.
3. Tamarind rice paper
From the meticulously crafted rice paper, the people of Tay Ninh have ingeniously created various snacks, with the most prominent being tamarind rice paper.
Experience the unique flavors of Tây Ninh with this exquisite gift set, including sun-dried rice paper, tamarind sauce, fried shallots, roasted peanuts, shrimp paste, and chili salt packets neatly packaged in small pouches. Customize your dipping sauce according to your taste preferences for the perfect accompaniment.
Transport yourself back to the flavors of your youth with this delightful Tây Ninh specialty. Wrap rice paper rolls with dipping sauce, and savor the sweet and sour taste of tamarind sauce, the heat of chili, the savory rice paper, and the crunch of peanuts.
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5. Shrimp Salt
Tây Ninh is renowned for its salt production, and the ultimate specialty that Vntrip.vn wishes to introduce to you is not a dish, but a seasoning: Tây Ninh shrimp salt.
Shrimp Salt – Tây Ninh Specialty you shouldn't miss (Photo: ST)
The ingredients of shrimp salt include salt, shrimp, meat, garlic, red cabbage, chili, etc. After meticulously calculating the dosage, Tây Ninh locals grind the ingredients evenly, roast them over fire, and sun-dry them to enhance the flavor. While this seasoning is available everywhere, it's particularly exquisite in Tây Ninh, from its taste, aroma to color:
Authentic and Delicious Tây Ninh Shrimp Salt (Photo: ST)
- Taste: Tây Ninh shrimp salt offers a perfect balance of saltiness, spiciness, and sweetness. The sweetness comes from the shrimp, not sugar or additives. When seasoned, it leaves a lingering taste and aroma in the mouth.
- Aroma: Tây Ninh shrimp salt exudes a subtle, gentle fragrance, blending the robust scent of chili with the delicate aroma of shrimp, enhancing the dish's flavor without overpowering it.
- Color: True to its style, Tây Ninh shrimp salt features large, crunchy grains, with a slightly deep red hue that gradually intensifies over time.
This is a Tây Ninh specialty cherished as a gift by many, often enjoyed with guava, star apple, mango, etc. Shrimp salt is renowned as a unique seasoning, a source of pride for the people of Tây Ninh.
Through these nutritious and rustic specialties, Tây Ninh not only provides travelers with delicious meals but also an immersive culinary experience that harmonizes with the landscapes and the people of Southeastern Vietnam.
