Thai Nguyen, the land of deep green tea groves, is not only rich in landscape but also rich in culinary culture. When you come here, you not only enjoy the charming scenery but also have the opportunity to discover unique flavors that cannot be found anywhere else. Let us discover 5 Thai Nguyen specialties that anyone should try.
Bo Dau Chung Cake
Bo Dau Chung Cake is the pride of Thai Nguyen people, famous for its meticulous craftsmanship without the need for molds yet still perfectly square. Using fragrant sticky rice from Dinh Hoa, Chung Cake is not only visually appealing but also enticing due to its special flavor. The locals here also create many variations such as sweet gourd chung cake, Violet glutinous rice chung cake, diversifying choices and meeting the needs of the modern market.
Tan Cuong tea
There is no disputing the popularity of Tan Cuong tea in Thai Nguyen. Tea leaves are harvested from green tea gardens in Tan Cuong, then meticulously processed to preserve the full natural aroma. When brewed, Tan Cuong tea exudes a strong aroma, rich taste, providing a warm and relaxing experience for people to enjoy.
Dai Tu Sour Fermented Pork Rolls
Dai Tu Sour Fermented Pork Rolls, a famous specialty of Thai Nguyen, are made from butt lean pork along with garlic, pepper, roasted rice powder, guava leaves, and alcohol. The distinctive feature is that the rolls are wrapped in banana leaves and can be enjoyed after a few days of fermentation. The sour fermented pork rolls can be eaten fresh, fried, or grilled over charcoal, creating a delicious and enticing flavor. This dish is an excellent choice as a gift for friends and family when visiting Thai Nguyen.
Cooc mo cake
Cooc mo cake, also known as croissant, is a traditional dish of Tay people in Thai Nguyen. The cake is wrapped in dong leaves or banana leaves and made from pounded glutinous rice mixed with peanuts and spring water. When cooked, the cake has a light green color and a pleasant aroma of glutinous rice. With the nutty flavor of peanuts and glutinous rice, Cooc mo cake is a wonderful gift that brings warmth and familiarity to loved ones and friends.
Dinh Hoa bamboo tube-cooked rice
Dinh Hoa bamboo tube-cooked rice is a typical dish of Thai Nguyen mountainous and forest region. The main ingredient is delicious glutinous rice placed inside young bamboo tubes and grilled over a flame until the fragrant aroma of rice and bamboo intertwines. This dish is often enjoyed with sesame salt or grilled chicken, providing a rich and unforgettable culinary experience. Dinh Hoa Bamboo Sticky Rice is not only a meal but also a precious gift that tourists often buy to take home.
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