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Traveling to Da Lat during the final days of the year, you'll have the opportunity to experience the chilly atmosphere and mystical, enchanting scenery. So, what should you eat in Da Lat during such romantic weather?
What to eat in Da Lat during the cold end of the year weather?
1. Chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves
When considering what to eat in Da Lat this season, remember the chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves. Elephant ear leaves belong to the taro plant, a small-stemmed plant, belonging to the orchid family, quince genus. The taro plant has a height of 0.5 - 1m, with hairy stems, oval-shaped leaves, pointed tips, serrated edges, and hair on both sides. Elephant ear leaves have a distinct strong fragrance and a mild bitter taste. Chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves is a specialty hotpot of Da Lat made from native chicken, elephant ear leaves, sour bamboo shoots, and some other accompanying vegetables, very suitable for enjoying in the cold weather at the end of the year.
Sea snail dishes have become too familiar to culinary enthusiasts, but stuffed snail with meat in Da Lat is even more appealing in the cool weather. Stuffed snail with meat is characterized by the image of a large bowl filled with snails, placed on a red firewood stove, to keep the snails hot for diners to enjoy.
3. Meatball baguette
Meatball baguette is a familiar breakfast dish everywhere. But the meatball baguette in Da Lat will give you a truly different experience. And it would be a mistake to overlook the meatball baguette when planning what to eat in Da Lat. Meatballs are put in a bowl with fragrant, fatty pigskin and spicy broth, served with crispy hot bread. Meatball baguette is very suitable as a morning breakfast in the chilly weather at the end of the year.
4. Crab noodle soup
Da Lat crab noodle soup, although not a specialty, still has a distinctive delicious aroma, different from crab noodle soup in the North. Field crab is finely mashed with dried shrimp and meat, arranged in a bowl of noodles. The crab paste forms large chunks, blending with the rich tomato-colored broth to stimulate the taste buds. Crab noodle soup stalls always have a variety of accompanying chili such as: finely chopped fresh chili, green chili, chili powder, roasted chili, chili vinegar. The strong spicy taste of chili not only enhances the flavor but also warms the body.
Chicken heart steamed rice cakes
Chicken heart steamed rice cakes are one of the breakfast dishes worth trying when you're unsure what to eat in Da Lat. A portion of Da Lat-style chicken heart steamed rice cakes includes chicken, chicken heart, young embryo egg, tongue and heart of pig, fried shallots, onions soaked in spices and coriander, served with fish sauce. Some places shred the chicken into thin slices, or if you prefer, you can request the whole chicken thigh, with added young chicken eggs, chicken hearts. The crispy chicken, soft steamed rice cakes along with sweet and sour fish sauce stimulate the taste buds of anyone.
Nem nướng ingredients primarily include ground pork. The pork must be fresh and have both lean meat and fat to make the nem nướng tender and rich. Chopped fat is mixed evenly with ground pork. Chicken eggs add depth and flavor to the nem nướng. Purple onions and garlic are minced to create a fragrant aroma. Wood ear mushrooms are soaked until soft, then finely sliced to create crunchiness. Seasonings are carefully added to ensure a delicious flavor. A serving includes nem, crispy fried rice paper, raw vegetables, and pickles. The dipping sauce, always warm, is made from liver, shrimp, meat, and ground beans.
7. Beef hotpot
Beef hotpot is a suitable dish if you still don't know what to eat in Da Lat at this time. A standard beef hotpot includes various cuts of beef, tendons, tails or brisket, tofu cut into square pieces and cannot be without various green vegetables such as kale, spinach, morning glory, water spinach, and basil... depending on the season. Tender beef is scooped into bowls, added with broth, vegetables, tofu, dipped in the sauce made from fermented tofu and satay, nothing is more wonderful.
8. Grilled rice paper
If you are a fan of traveling to Da Lat, surely you cannot miss grilled rice paper. With simple ingredients such as: rice paper, toppings with eggs, shredded pork, fried shallots, minced meat, and fragrant, rich cheese, creating an extremely attractive snack. Grilled rice paper on the stove emits a fragrant smell, blending with the eye-catching filling.
The aroma emanating from the grilled rice paper on the charcoal stove makes every diner eagerly await their portion. The correct way to eat grilled rice paper in Da Lat is to place it on a large plate and use scissors to cut it into small pieces before enjoying. Only by eating like this can one fully appreciate the crispness of the rice paper, the richness of the eggs, cheese, dried beef, and shredded pork.
9. Bánh căn
Bánh căn is a popular breakfast dish, chosen by many diners when thinking about what to eat in Da Lat. Just passing through the small charming alleys, you can easily find delicious bánh căn stalls. For only about 20,000-30,000 VND, you can enjoy bánh căn with crispy and soft crusts, delicious fillings from minced beef, quail eggs, chicken eggs, seafood... Bánh căn is served with meatballs and lots of scallions. Each batch of hot bánh căn mixed with dipping sauce is perfect for the weather these days.
According to Mytour
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourNovember 17, 2023
