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Bac Giang is a province with many famous landmarks, scenic spots, and tourist attractions. It boasts a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, and its cuisine is diverse and flavorful. Visitors are delighted by the delicious and unique local specialties, making Bac Giang a destination that leaves a lasting impression. With its natural beauty and traditional charm, Bac Giang is highly regarded by both domestic and international tourists. To discover more about the delicious specialties of Bac Giang, check out our article on the top 10 famous specialties in Bac Giang below.
Mi Chu Noodles
For food enthusiasts, the brand of Mi Chu might not be unfamiliar. It is a famous type of noodles made by the people of Thu Duong hamlet, Nam Duong commune, Luc Ngan district. Mi Chu has become a renowned specialty across the country. The noodles here stand out for their chewy texture, sweet taste of high-quality rice, and unique aroma. The white, elastic rice grains are carefully selected, soaked for 6 - 8 hours, then ground into flour to achieve a smooth and sticky texture. The flour is repeatedly filtered multiple times and left to ferment overnight. Residents here wake up early to prepare the dough for drying under the sun. The noodles are only dried outdoors, and production may halt if the weather is unfavorable to ensure the quality of the noodles. Made using traditional methods and high-quality rice, Mi Chu noodles are completely free of additives, preservatives, or bleaching agents. The locals aim to preserve the unique aroma, delicious taste, and protect the health of consumers. As a popular dish, Mi Chu can be used to make stir-fried noodles, eaten with hotpot or pho, and more. Nowadays, Mi Chu noodles are available everywhere across the country and are beloved by many, with an average price ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 dong per kilogram.
Thieu Honey Elixir
Thieu honey is a precious product of the Lục Ngạn land, aside from harvesting sweet and succulent Thieu fruits, people also place beehives in the Thieu orchards on days when the Thieu trees are in full bloom to collect a refreshing honey with a distinctive aroma. Despite their small size, the white Thieu flowers contain abundant nectar. Every Thieu blooming season, one gets intoxicated by the gentle and captivating fragrance permeating the orchard. The honey derived from these flowers bears a unique golden hue and sweetness. Thieu honey elixir is truly nature's precious gift to mankind. Nowadays, Thieu honey is available in many places, priced at around just over 100,000 VND per liter.
Hiệp Hòa's Sweet Rice Cakes
Hiệp Hòa, a province near Bac Giang city, is renowned for its traditional sugarcane juice rice cakes known as bánh gio. While bánh gio is a common feature during Tet across the province, it becomes a specialty and souvenir for visitors only in Hiệp Hòa. Made from distinctive gio juice and sticky rice, adorned with golden flower petals and sweet, refreshing sugarcane juice, Hiệp Hòa's bánh gio leaves an unforgettable impression on diners. When festivities and celebrations involve indulging in heavy, bloating foods, the coolness of bánh gio provides relief, aiding digestion. Hence, bánh gio serves not only as a delicious dish but also a herbal remedy, a specialty culinary delight from the countryside that everyone loves.
Vân Village Rice Wine
The Vân Village rice wine stands out as one of the renowned specialties not only of Bac Giang but also of the entire Northern region. This rice wine is made from glutinous rice cultivated in Vân Xá village, Vân Hà commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province. The exquisite taste of Vân Village rice wine is attributed to the ancient fermentation technique passed down through generations, which prompted Emperor Lê Hy Tông to bestow upon it the title 'Vân Fragrance Fine Wine' during the 24th year of Chinh Hoa era.
Mai Ridge Vermicelli
When discussing the cultural heritage of handicraft villages as well as the culinary culture of Bac Giang province, one cannot overlook a well-known product - 'Mai Ridge Vermicelli,' a specialty of Da Mai commune in Bac Giang city. Mai Ridge Vermicelli boasts elastic strands, offering a refreshing taste and a fluffy texture akin to tapioca flour. There are four types of Mai Ridge Vermicelli: 'coil vermicelli,' 'snail scale vermicelli,' 'three-tail vermicelli,' and 'scale vermicelli' (also known as leaf vermicelli), each prepared in its own distinctive manner. While snail scale vermicelli and three-tail vermicelli are reserved for special occasions, coil vermicelli and leaf vermicelli are consumed by locals as everyday fare. Mai Ridge Vermicelli can be used in various dishes such as crab noodle soup, snail noodle soup, fish noodle soup, duck noodle soup, bamboo shoot noodle soup, pork leg vermicelli, dog meat vermicelli, meatball vermicelli, fermented shrimp paste vermicelli, vermicelli salad... Today, Mai Ridge Vermicelli is not only consumed locally but also available in many other regions, becoming a source of pride for the province. The price of this vermicelli dish is also quite reasonable, at just over 10,000 VND per kilogram.
My Do Braised Sweet Soup
While not unfamiliar in Vietnamese cuisine, My Do braised sweet soup from Xương Giang, Bac Giang still captivates diners with its distinctive flavor. My Do braised sweet soup boasts a slightly dark yellow hue - the color of mung beans, with white sesame seeds roasted to perfection sprinkled on top. It offers a harmonious blend of rich, fragrant mung beans, sesame aroma, the sweet and clear taste of brown sugar, and a subtle hint of fat. When visiting My Do, one can indulge in this sweet soup along with lotus tea - another specialty of the region, a perfect combination of two unique gifts only found in Xương Giang.
Ke Rice Cakes
When in Bac Giang, you must buy Ke rice cakes as souvenirs because they possess a unique flavor found nowhere else. Ke rice cakes differ from those in other places due to their large size and distinctive color. Ke or Dinh Ke is a small village in Bac Giang city, known for preserving a unique method of making rice cakes that even neighboring villages lack. Ke rice cakes are deliciously fragrant due to the nutty, crispy taste of peanuts, sesame, sweet potatoes combined with the excellent local rice and the skillful hands of the locals, making them a trademark of Bac Giang residents. These rice cakes are also reasonably priced, with a bag of rice cakes (usually containing 5 cakes) priced at around 60,000 VND for the average type and 75,000 VND to 100,000 VND for the premium variety.
Luc Ngan Lychee
Lychee is a distinctive fruit of Northern Vietnam, cultivated in many provinces, but the finest lychees are found in Luc Ngan, Bac Giang. Planted in Luc Ngan nearly a century ago by farmers originally from Hai Duong (which is famous for Thanh Ha lychees), lychee has become a familiar crop for the people of Luc Ngan. With favorable, mild climate conditions and red soil mixed with gravel, ideal for long-term fruit trees, along with the diligent care of the locals, Luc Ngan lychees quickly surpassed even the Thanh Ha lychees in sweetness and fragrance. Luc Ngan lychees are large, with tight, thin skin, few thorns, vibrant red when ripe, thick, juicy flesh, small seeds, and a sweet, refreshing taste accompanied by a distinctive aroma that is irresistible to eaters. As a result, lychee is not only beloved by Vietnamese people but also satisfies even the most discerning markets like the US, Europe, etc. Luc Ngan lychee is not just a provincial specialty but also a source of pride for Vietnamese agriculture. However, the price of lychee fluctuates each year due to price pressure from traders, ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 VND per kilogram in the district.
Posted by: Chu Se
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