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Although you can find various types of noodle soup across the country, Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup stands out with its unique flavor, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who tries it.
Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup in the sunny and windy land of Ninh Thuan
Depending on the available ingredients in each region, Vietnamese people create different types of noodle soup. From shrimp and pork noodle soup to crab, fish cake, snakehead fish, pork knuckle, duck, beef ball, shredded chicken, and bone noodle soup. When you visit Ninh Thuận, you can savor the famous Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup.
The noodles in Saigon are typically thick, chewy, and translucent, while those in Phan Rang are entirely different. Made entirely from rice flour, ground finely and boiled in hot water, the noodles have an opaque white color. The broth is made from fish, with the bones used for the broth and the flesh for the fish cakes. Fish varieties like nhồng, rựa, củ đỏ, and thác lác are commonly used.
After mincing the fish, it is seasoned and pounded until smooth. The mixture is then shaped into round, flat patties and left for about 3 hours to absorb the flavors and develop a chewy texture. Once marinated, some patties are fried, while others are steamed. Many families have transitioned from manual preparation to using machines. The golden fish cakes are placed in the bowl first, followed by the broth.
A dish so delicious it leaves a lasting memory
Additionally, the bowl of Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup includes a bit of shredded fish. The fish used are cá bè cu and cá bò vàng, commonly found in the coastal waters of Ninh Thuận (depending on the season). These two types of fish resemble tuna in shape and flavor, with firm, fatty, fragrant, and white flesh. The broth made from fish bones, pork bones, and fish cooking water is naturally sweet and flavorful. The noodles swim in the rich broth, accompanied by golden fried fish cakes, steamed fish cakes, and a sprinkle of herbs, creating an irresistible bowl of noodle soup.
The noodle soup isn’t served with raw vegetables. Instead, it comes with fresh lime slices and a bowl of vibrant red chili fish sauce. The sauce, made from anchovy extract and ground chili, is spicy and essential. Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup is best enjoyed piping hot and savored slowly. Sip the broth, savor each noodle, and relish the fish cakes and shredded fish. Diners will experience the richness of the fish, the chewiness of the cakes, and the savory depth of the broth.
Some enticing Phan Rang fish cake noodle soup spots:
Nhường Restaurant: 284 Ngô Gia Tự, Tấn Tài Ward, Phan Rang – Tháp Chàm. Open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Mai Lý Restaurant: 106 – 108 Nguyễn Thị Định, Kinh Dinh Ward, Phan Rang – Tháp Chàm. Open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Duyên Restaurant: 54 Cây Da, Khánh Hải Town, Ninh Hải District, Ninh Thuận Province. Open daily from 2 PM to 10 PM.
According to Mytour.vn
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour.vn
Mytour.vnJune 21, 2024
