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Hải Dương specialties
Situated in the Red River Delta, Hải Dương is blessed by nature, with abundant rivers enriching its surroundings all year round, ensuring a constant supply of fresh and premium-quality natural ingredients. Thanks to this, even the simplest dishes, though unassuming, exude irresistible charm.
Hải Dương specialties
Land of heroes - Hai Duong, where many exquisite specialties are born @internet
1. Green bean cake
Visiting Hai Duong, tourists definitely cannot miss the soft and sweet green bean cake. A snack to enjoy with extremely enticing tea.
The cake is made from fresh ground green beans mixed with sugar and vegetable oil. Then it will be cut into small square pieces, wrapped in silver paper or oil-absorbing paper to limit the greasiness when eating.
From the moment you unwrap the outer paper layer, you'll immediately catch the distinct aroma of mung beans. As you indulge, you'll notice a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, never overwhelming. There's something truly captivating about enjoying mung bean cake alongside a soothing afternoon tea.
Currently, these cakes are priced at around 30,000 - 40,000 VND per 200g box. Travelers can easily find them at various establishments such as:
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Mung bean cakes are a delightful gift choice for loved ones and friends @internet
2. Ninh Giang's Thorny Cakes
Hai Duong's Thorny Cake is a well-known delicacy in the Northern region, featuring a black-colored crust made from pandan leaves, exuding a distinct aroma. It's filled with the renowned glutinous rice flour from Kinh Mon, Hải Dương, combined with mung beans inside. The cakes are neatly wrapped in pandan leaves.
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A simple yet delightful dish you shouldn't miss in Hai Duong @internet
3. Rolled Cake
Although a familiar dish, rolled cakes vary in preparation and flavor from place to place. Likewise, Hai Duong's rolled cakes offer a unique and enticing taste for travelers to savor.
Made from the finest quality rice, ground to perfection, these cakes boast a smooth, thin texture, filled with minced meat and mushrooms, sprinkled with crispy shallots, and served with a dash of fish sauce, creating an unforgettable dish.
A serving of rolled cake here costs around 20,000 - 25,000 VND. Travelers can find them at various locations such as:
4. Kinh Mon's Heart Cake
If you visit Hai Duong and don't try Kinh Mon's Heart Cake, you're missing out big time. This cake is known as a traditional delicacy of the people of Hai Duong, often used in ancestor worship, with its own distinct flavor.
This dish is made from ingredients close to daily life such as: ginger, peanuts, glutinous rice flour, sugar. When you eat it, you'll taste the gentle spiciness of ginger, the nutty aroma of peanuts, and the soft, chewy texture of the cake.
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Kinh Mon's Heart Cake is also a must-buy souvenir when traveling to Hai Duong @internet
5. Mung Bean Jelly Cake
This is a popular dish in Tuy An City, Hai Duong. The cake is made from rice flour and peanuts. When eaten, simply dip it in a bit of shrimp paste or peanut sauce, accompanied by some fresh vegetables, and you'll find it hard to forget the delicious flavor it brings.
The price for a serving is around 20,000 - 30,000 VND. You can find many eateries in Tuy An selling this unique and enticing cake.
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A delicious dish rich in traditional and rustic flavors @internet
6. Rice Cracker Cake
In the northern region, rice cracker cakes are quite popular, with variations in preparation and texture from place to place. In Hai Duong, rice cracker cakes tend to be softer, with a slight chewiness and resistance to soaking.
Rice cracker cakes can be eaten on their own, paired with peanuts, or added to various noodle dishes. They can also be used in recipes with chicken, fish, or pork, enhancing the dish with unique flavors. Travelers can find rice cracker cakes at many places when visiting Hai Duong, priced from only 30,000 VND/kg.
7. River Carp Noodle Soup
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For just about 20,000 - 50,000 VND/bowl, you can savor this enticing specialty dish with flavorful broth, fragrant fish aroma, tender fish meat, and a dash of fresh herbs, creating an irresistible flavor.
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The distinctive flavor of Hai Duong's river carp noodle soup will be truly unique @internet
8. Four-Seasons Worm
With its strength lying in the Red River delta region, with a dense network of rivers and streams. So around the lunar month of August every year, many Four-Seasons Worms appear in these large rivers.
The locals here have taken advantage of the opportunity to catch Four-Seasons Worms to create delicious, irresistible dishes that cannot be missed. Four-Seasons Worm meat is rich in nutrients and good for health, and you can find many dishes made from Four-Seasons Worms, with the most popular being aromatic and chewy worm sausage, with a unique and distinct aroma.
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As for the selling price, currently, Four-Seasons Worms from Tứ Kỳ are priced around 500,000 VND/kg (may vary depending on the time).
Four-Seasons Worm Sausage from Tứ Kỳ is a specialty dish of Hai Duong that you shouldn't miss @internet
9. Gia Loc Sticky Rice Cake
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A childhood dish @internet
This is a quite enticing snack, priced around 10,000 VND/pair, you can find them at many stores, cake shops in Gia Loc, Hai Duong.
10. Thanh Ha Lychee
Thanh Ha lychee is highly regarded among lychee varieties for its distinctive fragrance, sweet and refreshing taste. Each fruit is medium-sized, with thick juicy flesh and small seeds. When you eat it, you'll surely find it hard to stop because of the amazing flavor it brings to your taste buds. Nowadays, Thanh Ha lychee specialty has been widely supplied to many places in our country, but it will be a memorable experience to directly enjoy this specialty right in your 'hometown'.
To buy this type of lychee, you can go to the commune market in Thanh Khe, Thanh Ha, or many other market areas in the province. At the beginning of the season, the price will be higher, ranging from about 50,000 - 60,000 VND/kg on average around 30,000 - 35,000 VND/kg at the ripe season.
Give the sweet and fragrant Thanh Ha lychee from Hai Duong a try @internet
Closing Words
Hai Duong, a peaceful land with picturesque scenery, especially renowned for its many distinctive specialties, offering travelers a variety of exciting experiences when visiting. If you plan to wander to this beautiful land, don't forget to open the Mytour app to book a Hai Duong hotel and flight tickets (flying to Hanoi then moving here) for the best prices.
