Lang Can Black Pig is one of the famous specialties of Tuyen Quang, renowned for its unique flavor. These pigs are naturally pasture-raised in the highlands, feeding on corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, and forest vegetables, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with thick skin and fragrant, non-greasy fat. A true delicacy!
Delight your taste buds with a variety of Lang Can black pig dishes such as grilled pork with ginger and sour paste, stir-fried pork rolls, five-spice grilled pork, and roasted pork. If you’re visiting Tuyen Quang, don’t miss out on this culinary treat, available at the Lang Can, Na Hang, and Tam Co markets, as well as select restaurants specializing in black pig cuisine, with prices ranging from just 100,000 to 200,000 VND/kg.
Chiêm Hóa Sticky Rice Cake
A unique treat of the Tay ethnic group in Chiêm Hóa, Tuyen Quang, these sticky rice cakes are traditionally made during the full moon of the seventh lunar month as an offering to ancestors. The cakes feature a delicious filling made with mung beans and coconut, and the aroma of sugarcane, gai leaves, and dried banana leaves used in the wrapping gives them a distinctive flavor. The sweetness of the cake is just right, so you won’t feel overwhelmed or have a sore throat after indulging.
The Chiêm Hóa sticky rice cake is a must-try specialty of Tuyen Quang, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Glutinous Rice Cake with Ant Eggs
A delicacy of the Tay ethnic group, this glutinous rice cake with ant eggs is a must-try when visiting Tuyen Quang. Take your time to savor each small bite, relishing the unique aroma of scallions and the rich, creamy taste of ant eggs, all wrapped in a soft, delicate cake.
While this dish is highly nutritious, those with sensitive allergies should exercise caution when consuming it.
Na Hang Corn Wine
When in Tuyen Quang, don’t forget to buy Na Hang corn wine as a meaningful souvenir. This wine is an excellent gift for elderly men or bosses. Produced through a meticulous and patient process that takes 20-30 days before distillation, it’s a true labor of love.
The ethnic people of Na Hang grow their own corn and use leaf yeast for fermentation, along with over 20 types of precious herbs, including tảng tó, dâu water, wild betel, and sweet vine, resulting in a deliciously fragrant wine that promises a unique tasting experience.
Bống Fish Salad
Tuyen Quang also boasts a delicious specialty known as Bống Fish Salad, made with fish from the clear, rushing waters of the Lo River. The firm, tasty meat of the Bống fish is perfect for this dish.
What sets this salad apart is the use of roasted and ground fish bones instead of the typical rice powder coating. The fish is wrapped in rice paper with green bananas, star fruit, and tamarind, creating a harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Buffalo Skin Salad
Originating from the Tay people in Lam Binh, the buffalo skin salad is a unique specialty of Tuyen Quang. After removing the skin, it is cleaned, soaked, and boiled for about one and a half to two hours.
Once boiled, the skin is thinly sliced and seasoned with coriander, mac khen (a local spice), and roasted peanuts, among other ingredients. The resulting salad has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste, and the combination of flavors creates a delightful and unique culinary experience.
