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Úng Hòa Gourmet Porridge is prepared in a distinct manner, bringing the nostalgic childhood flavors to many residents outside Hanoi, intriguing numerous food enthusiasts.
Úng Hòa Gourmet Porridge – A Unique Culinary Delight Sparking Curiosity in Hanoi
Úng Hòa Gourmet Porridge – one of the unique dishes from the land of Hanoi. Úng Hòa district is known as the suburban area of the capital, an agricultural region with produce such as fish, vegetables, rice, and famous for the Vân Đình grass duck and the Úng Hòa Gourmet Porridge that is closely associated with the childhood memories of many locals.
Gourmet Porridge is crafted from the main ingredients of rice and fresh crucian carp. Under the skillful hands of artisans, the porridge is cooked in a rustic yet refined manner. To prepare the gourmet porridge, the chef must use evenly soaked rice, immersed in water for about 30 minutes to make each grain plump and glossy.
To make the gourmet porridge delicious, the fresh crucian carp is cleaned and added to a pot of boiling water with a few slices of ginger to enhance the fish flavor. Once the fish is cooked, the chef cleans it, removes the fish meat, grinds the fish bones, and strains it through water. The pot of crucian carp water with its shiny golden fish oil is brought to a boil. The soaked rice is drained and slowly added to the boiling crucian carp water on the stove. The chef simultaneously manages the heat and skillfully ladles the small wooden pestle through a woven sieve. The act of both cooking and pounding the porridge is the reason why this dish is called gourmet porridge with a wooden pestle.
Each grain of porridge harmonizes with crucian carp water, undergoing the pounding process in the pot to create a soft, smooth texture. A bowl of porridge with fragrant crucian carp and tender rice grains is both delicious and delightful. Accompanying the porridge is bánh khúc, common in the Red River Delta. Bánh khúc is cut into bite-sized pieces, placed on top of the porridge, creating an enticing presentation. Despite being a humble dish, Ứng Hòa Gourmet Porridge holds the childhood memories of many residents in the outskirts of Hanoi.
To savor this unique dish, travelers can visit Cầu Bầu village, Quảng Phú Cầu commune, Ứng Hòa district, Hanoi, approximately 40 km from the center of Hanoi.
As reported by Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourOctober 19, 2023
