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Hue is famous for being a food lover's paradise, offering a wide range of mouthwatering dishes, each one prepared and presented with delicate finesse. But did you know that there are two culinary delights in Hue that not everyone knows about or can easily find the right places to enjoy them? Let Mytour.vn unveil these hidden gems in the article below!
Steamed Shrimp on Wet Cake
This is not the typical wet cake served with grilled meat, roasted pork, or just meat like in Hanoi or other central provinces. The Hue-style wet cake is more refined, served with golden shrimp cake slices. At first glance, this dish may seem simple, with thin white wet cake, a sprinkle of crispy fried shallots, fresh herbs, and a beautifully golden shrimp cake slice as the highlight. However, the delicacy, sophistication, and allure of this dish lie in the shrimp cake, which is entirely handmade using traditional Hue methods.
To make the shrimp cake flavorful and authentic, the chef must select fresh shrimp. The shrimp is cleaned, peeled, deveined, and then finely ground with spices, shallots, garlic, and pepper to enhance the fragrance and completely eliminate the seafood smell. To achieve the desired crisp, firm texture, the shrimp paste must be kneaded thoroughly, repeatedly. It is then shaped into flat pieces and steamed to perfection. The finished shrimp cake should have a good bounce, a sweet shrimp aroma, and a golden color from the shrimp roe, sometimes including duck egg yolk.
To fully enjoy an authentic Hue-style wet cake with shrimp, you need all the essential components: blanched bean sprouts, aromatic herbs, and a bowl of fish sauce with chili and garlic. The sweet, savory taste of the seafood without the heaviness of fat is the impression that makes people want to eat more after the first bite... don’t forget to try it!
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Turmeric and Pig's Intestine
Known as a humble dish from Hue, many people are still unaware of this enticing delicacy. Preparing the stir-fried rice noodles with turmeric and pig's intestine in the traditional style is quite intricate, requiring several ingredients such as fresh turmeric, pig's intestine, rice noodles, and aromatic herbs...
The first step is selecting the right pig's intestine. It must be carefully chosen, cleaned properly to avoid any bitterness and toughness. After thorough cleaning, the intestine is marinated with spices and stir-fried until just cooked through.
Next comes the fresh turmeric. The turmeric must be cleaned, peeled, and pounded by hand. The pieces of turmeric should not be too large or too finely crushed to the point of releasing liquid.
When served, the vendor adds rice noodles to a bowl, then tops it with the stir-fried intestine, freshly pounded turmeric, a sprinkle of Vietnamese coriander, onions, and stir-fried chili paste. To eat, simply mix everything together and enjoy. The sharp, fragrant, and slightly fatty flavor, combined with the nutritional richness of this dish, makes it a perfect choice for those cool days.
If you're planning to visit Hue soon, make sure to stop by the local eateries and try the two delicious dishes mentioned above! Also, if you're looking for great deals on flights to Hue, feel free to contact the customer service hotline 1900 2083 of Mytour for the best advice and assistance.
T.Hai, 14th November 2022, 15:57
