Ha Nam Cuisine: Traditional Flavors and Specialtie

Ha Nam, a province located in the southwest of the Red River Delta, is not only famous for its rich historical and cultural relics but also scores points with its rich cuisine, bringing in traditional flavours and dishes. Eat unique specialties. Coming to Ha Nam, visitors will not only enjoy delicious dishes but also be immersed in the rich flavour of the blend of natural ingredients and traditional processing secrets passed down through many generations. Let's learn about this special culinary culture and discover the typical flavours of Ha Nam through unique dishes.
 

First, the braised fish dish of Vu Dai village, known by many names such as Ha Nam braised fish, Dai Hoang braised fish or Nhan Hau braised fish, has established its name as a culinary cultural symbol of Hanoi. Male. Considered the quintessential image of this land's cuisine, braised fish dish not only marks a long history of development but is also a unique culinary culture symbol. The process of processing braised fish in Vu Dai village is done with meticulousness and thoroughness. The way to prepare braised fish in Vu Dai village is considered an art. Each piece of fish when enjoyed is delicious, greasy, with rich spices and the natural sweetness of the fish. When enjoying the braised fish dish of Vu Dai village, along with hot rice and a bowl of spinach crab soup, you will experience an exciting taste journey rich in the culinary culture of Ha Nam.
 

In addition, Ha Nam is also famous for its large alluvial fields, so it is known for its delicious fish, which lives in brackish waters such as Binh Luc, Kim Bang, and Thanh Liem. .. Local residents have mastered the soaking technique to create Binh Luc fish sauce with a special flavour. Fish sauce emits a strong aroma, with a rich flavour and beautiful cockroach wing colour. This fish sauce dish has the salty flavour of the sea. Ha Nam people often add crushed ginger and galangal, lemon and chilli when mixing fish sauce to create dipping sauce for boiled meat, rolls, raw vegetables... This specialty is also a great choice to bring home as gifts for relatives. friends or enjoy slowly.
 

Besides, perch vermicelli is a popular dish in the Northern provinces, but in Ha Nam, residents have developed a unique recipe to create a unique flavour, attracting the attention of diners. The broth of this dish is made from perch bones, giving it a sweet and refreshing flavour. Perch meat after being fried crispy no longer has a fishy smell, creating a special flavour. When combined with vegetables, herbs, dill and bamboo shoots, with a few pieces of fish on top, a bowl of perch vermicelli will become a breakfast.
 

In Ha Nam, Chuu village is also famous for its high-quality rice paper rolls and is very popular. This type of cake is handmade by people, using 100% natural ingredients and does not contain preservatives, which makes it popular with many customers. Every time rice paper rolls are produced in Cheu village, fragrant rice is used, usually Khang Dan rice. After grinding, the powder is coated and dried in the sun. With more than 700 years of history, Cheu village's rice paper rolls are a Ha Nam specialty that you should enjoy as soon as you have the chance. If you are a fan of the art of enjoying wine, don't miss the opportunity to discover the unique flavour of Voc Long Tuu. People in Voc village have had a long tradition of making wine, using the secret of combining yeast and 36 types of Northern herbs to create a unique flavour for rice wine. The production process of this special wine is very delicate. After the yeast has risen, the rice is cooked just enough, not too mushy nor too dry, then combined with yeast and Chinese herbs in a clay jar to ferment for 48 hours. After ripening, the wine is poured away and left for 2 more nights before cooking. Voc Long Tuu wine has the aroma of Northern herbs and when you drink it, you will feel the light sweetness stretching down your throat. Discovering this flavour in the Northern winter and enjoying a hot hot pot is an unforgettable experience. We hope you get a chance to enjoy it soon.
 

From here we can see that when talking about Ha Nam cuisine, people cannot help but mention the specialties with traditional flavours, from the delicious rice paper rolls of Chuu village, to the rich fish sauce of the sea. Binh Luc. These dishes are not only symbols of the creativity and culinary talent of Ha Nam people but also the emotions and memories of generations. Under the skillful hands of Ha Nam people, natural ingredients such as rice, fish, vegetables, herbs... are transformed into unique dishes, full of flavour and vitality. Through every piece of cake, every drop of fish sauce, every grain of rice, one can feel the deep love and affection for the homeland of the Ha Nam people. Ha Nam cuisine is not only a part of daily life but also a spiritual destination, where each person can find warmth, connection and love. That is the traditional flavours and specialties of Ha Nam - an indispensable part of Vietnamese culinary culture.
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