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Famed for its silk weaving tradition, Tan Chau is often hailed as a legendary silk hub. The cuisine of An Giang in Tan Chau is equally renowned, boasting a wide array of dishes at affordable prices.
Fish Noodle Soup
Fish noodle soup consistently tops the list of must-try dishes in the distinctive culinary landscape of An Giang. This dish is widely available, from humble street-side stalls to long-established, well-known eateries. Each locality in An Giang adds its unique twist to the preparation of fish noodle soup, resulting in varieties such as Chau Doc fish noodle soup, Tan Chau fish noodle soup, Long Xuyen fish noodle soup, and the Khmer-style fish noodle soup.
The star ingredient is snakehead fish, which must be large and firm to separate the meat and head. In this river-rich region, sourcing fresh fish daily is effortless, ensuring the fish is flavorful, intact, and free from any unpleasant odor. The broth is rich and aromatic, infused with lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, rice paddy herb, and garlic. Tan Chau fish noodle soup is traditionally served with accompaniments like shredded banana blossom, water spinach, sesbania flowers, and water mimosa. It is best enjoyed with a tangy tamarind fish sauce and a hint of spicy bird's eye chili.
Fried Banana Cake
An Giang's banana cake is a beloved snack among the locals of the silk region. This treat is also popular across all three regions of Vietnam. In Tan Chau, visitors can easily find street vendors selling this delicacy. Bananas are placed on fresh banana leaves and pressed thin with a cutting board. The pressed banana slices are then mixed into a prepared batter. The fried banana cake boasts a crispy crust, making it a delightful afternoon snack.
Noodle Soup
Noodle soup is another staple of An Giang's cuisine. This dish can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Chive Cake and Lọt Cake
In Tan Chau, chive cake and lọt cake are two popular street foods. Chive cake originates from the Teochew people but has been adapted uniquely by the locals of Tan Chau. Made from Tan Chau rice flour and mixed with chives, the cake is shaped flat and square, then fried and served with a sweet and sour fish sauce.
Lọt cake, typically found in sweet desserts, is transformed into a savory dish in Tan Chau. It is stir-fried with oyster sauce, soy sauce, bean sprouts, chives, and topped with an egg layer. According to locals, this stir-fried lọt cake has its origins in Cambodia.
Delicacies from the Lía Clam
The lía clam is abundant in the silk region of Tan Chau and resembles the hến clam in appearance. However, the lía clam has a thinner shell and is only about the size of a fingertip. Its shell is typically oval-shaped. Lía clams can be prepared in various ways, such as stir-fried with garlic, lemongrass and chili, or tamarind sauce. However, the most popular method is boiling, as it preserves the clam's natural sweetness. The dipping sauce for lía clams is usually a thick, sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce, often spiced with chili or satay.
Scallion Oil Bread
An Giang cuisine never fails to surprise its visitors. Another unique snack in Tan Chau that many travelers might not have encountered is scallion oil bread. Crispy toasted bread is drizzled with scallion-infused coconut milk or scallion oil. Vendors typically sell half a loaf at a time. The savory, rich flavor, combined with the aroma of toasted bread, is sure to delight. For just 3,000 VND per half loaf, this treat can be found and enjoyed at many spots in Tan Chau.
Crispy Fried Shrimp Fritters
Crispy fried shrimp fritters are a nostalgic childhood snack for many in the Mekong Delta, particularly in Tan Chau. To make delicious shrimp fritters, people select small, pale green or white shrimp. After cleaning and trimming the antennae, the shrimp are drained and mixed with a crispy batter made from filtered water. Seasonings like bouillon powder, fish sauce, duck eggs, taro, and scallions are added to enhance the richness and flavor of the dish.
In addition to the dishes mentioned above, if you visit Tan Chau, you can also enjoy mountain-climbing beef, red bean porridge with braised fish, sương sa with pomegranate seeds, puffed rice cake with malt candy, bamboo root cake, and “tung lò mò”…
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Reference: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnJuly 30, 2024
