Thanh Hoa, a land where feng shui converges and where the heroic history of our ancestors is witnessed, is always a favorite destination year after year. This place is not only famous for its diverse natural beauty but also captivates visitors with its rustic specialties, rich in flavor. The cuisine here has a strange attraction, making anyone who tastes it once remember it forever.
Sour pork roll
Thanh Hoa sour pork roll has become the first specialty to attract widespread attention. What makes this dish unique is its special preparation process, which has won the hearts of many visitors.
Each roll is carefully wrapped in several layers of green banana leaves, with a bright pink meat filling inside. The sour pork roll also contains fragrant guava leaves and chopped chili peppers with black pepper, creating a characteristic flavor. When you taste it, you will feel a mild sourness, along with a crunchy texture, so attractive that it is difficult to stop tasting.
Thanh Hoá sour pork roll
Grilled pork roll
After the sour pork roll, Thanh Hoa grilled pork roll ranks second in the list of unique delicacies that visitors should try. This is an attractive dish, with a distinct flavor, originating from the poetic Tho Xuan region.
Grilled pork roll is made from fresh pork, fragrant rice bran, crispy skin and the alluring scent of dill leaves, all wrapped in green banana leaves. After only a few days of fermentation, the pork roll can be put on a grill, grilled and enjoyed. Each piece of grilled pork roll has a slightly sour taste, sweetness from the skin and a strong aroma, making anyone want to try it once.
Shrimp paste
Shrimp paste conquers the taste buds of visitors with its fragrant aroma and unforgettable special flavor. The process of making shrimp paste begins with the selection of fresh shrimp that have just been caught, followed by a thorough cleaning process. The shrimp are then finely ground and marinated with bran, which over time will transform into jars of shrimp paste with a seductive aroma, awakening all the senses.
Thanh Hoá shrimp paste
Phủ Quảng chè lam
This sweet dish originated in the Phu Quang area, now known as Vinh Loc district. Che lam attracts with its shimmering golden color, captivating the hearts of diners when combined with fragrant afternoon tea.
Che lam is famous for its strong aroma, sweet taste and melts on the tip of the tongue. Made entirely from natural ingredients such as molasses, hot ginger and green tea, this dessert is both sweet and ensures the health of the person enjoying it.
Chẻo nhệch
Nga Son nhệch salad is a famous specialty of Thanh Hoa, made from catfish bones. The fish bones are finely ground and then braised with sour broth, creating a bright red mixture with a smooth texture.
This salad makes diners unforgettable because of the crispy, fatty feeling of the chẻo nhệch. Its flavor is even richer when combined with the spicy taste of ginger, garlic, chili and the freshness of various vegetables, forest vegetables, creating a dish with a combination of unique and unforgettable flavors.
Chẻo nhệch
Lá giang soup
Lá giang soup from the Muong region in Thanh Hoa is a culinary experience that cannot be missed when you visit this place. The soup is made from long lá giang leaves, which grow in clusters, often picked and cooked with poultry or pork giblets, along with lean meat.
Its characteristic flavor, a light bitterness that stimulates the taste buds, will gradually captivate you after a few times of enjoying it. The harmonious combination of ingredients creates a soup with a unique aroma and flavor, unforgettable and unforgettable.
- Sour Pork Roll: Wrapped in banana leaves, this dish has a distinctive pink filling with a mild sourness and crunchy texture.
- Grilled Pork Roll: Fresh pork and fragrant rice bran are grilled to perfection, offering a slightly sour and sweet flavor.
- Shrimp Paste: Made from fresh shrimp, it has an aromatic and unforgettable flavor that awakens the senses.
- Phu Quang Che Lam: A sweet dish with a golden hue, made from natural ingredients like molasses, ginger, and green tea.
- Nga Son Chẻo Nhệch: A salad made from catfish bones, braised in a sour broth, creating a unique crispy and fatty texture with a rich flavor.
- La Giang Soup: A bitter yet stimulating soup made from long La Giang leaves, often cooked with poultry or pork giblets.
- Sour Pork Roll: Banana leaves, pink meat filling, guava leaves, chili peppers, and black pepper create a unique flavor and texture.
- Grilled Pork Roll: Fresh pork, fragrant rice bran, crispy skin, and dill leaves, grilled to perfection after fermentation.
- Shrimp Paste: Freshly caught shrimp, finely ground, and marinated with bran, resulting in a seductive aroma.
- Phu Quang Che Lam: Natural ingredients like molasses, hot ginger, and green tea create a sweet and healthy dessert.
- Nga Son Chẻo Nhệch: Catfish bones are ground and braised in a sour broth, resulting in a crispy and fatty texture.
- La Giang Soup: Long La Giang leaves, poultry or pork giblets, and lean meat create a bitter yet stimulating flavor.
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