Cao Bang rice rolls
Cao Bang rolled rice cake is one of the famous specialties of this land. Different from rolled rice cake in other places, Cao Bang rolled rice cake has filling made from minced pork, wood ear mushrooms and fragrant fried onions. In particular, rolled rice cake is served with dipping sauce made from bone broth, adding a few slices of fried onions and herbs, creating a rich, attractive flavor. This dish is not only delicious but also imbued with the culinary culture of the people of the Northern mountainous region.
Watercress
Rau da hien is a wild vegetable that can only be found in the mountainous region of Cao Bang. This vegetable has a unique flavor, crunchy, sweet and slightly bitter, often processed into stir-fried dishes or soup. Rau da hien is not only a delicious dish but also has the effect of cooling and detoxifying the body. When coming to Cao Bang, visitors should not miss the opportunity to enjoy this special vegetable dish to feel the fresh, rustic flavor of the mountains and forests.
Ant egg cake
Ant egg cake is a unique dish only available in Cao Bang, made from sticky rice flour, banana leaves and black ant eggs. Ant eggs are harvested from ant nests in the forest, then stir-fried with fried onions, lard and spices. The cake is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, creating a rich, fatty and fragrant flavor. This dish is not only delicious but also contains the cultural features and customs of the Tay and Nung people in Cao Bang.
Cao Bang sour pho
Cao Bang sour pho is a unique dish with a combination of sour, spicy and sweet flavors. Sour pho is made from fresh pho noodles, served with thinly sliced chicken or pork, pork liver, Chinese sausage, roasted peanuts and herbs. The broth is mixed with vinegar, sugar, garlic, chili and a little fish sauce, creating a characteristic sweet and sour flavor. This pho dish brings a new and interesting feeling to diners when coming to Cao Bang.
Sticky rice with Chinese plums
Sticky rice with black plum is a specialty of Cao Bang people, made from sticky rice and black plum. After harvesting, the plum is soaked in hot water to soften, then the flesh is separated and stir-fried with a little sugar and salt. The sticky rice is cooked, mixed well with the stir-fried plum, creating a sticky rice dish with a beautiful purple-black color, sweet and fragrant flavor. Sticky rice with black plum is not only a delicious dish but also carries the cultural imprint of this land.
Cao Bang, with its majestic natural landscape and unique culture, also possesses a rich and diverse culinary culture. From rice rolls, rau da hien, banh trung kien to pho chua and xoi tram, each dish brings a wonderful culinary experience. Take the time to explore and enjoy these unique specialties when you have the opportunity to visit Cao Bang, to learn more about the people and culture here.
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