Coming to Phong Nha - Ke Bang, a land famous for its majestic caves and majestic natural landscapes, visitors are not only overwhelmed by its creativity but also captivated by its unique cuisine. Amidst countless local delicacies, grilled chicken with salt and sauce stands out like a "bright star", an experience not to be missed on the journey to explore Quang Binh.
The appeal of the dish of grilled chicken with salted blood lies in the harmonious combination of fresh ingredients, meticulous processing and rich, unforgettable flavor. Our chickens are healthy, small but firm. After careful preparation, the chicken is pressed until hot, without adding any spices, then grilled on a wood stove.
The process of grilling chicken also requires skill and experience. The chicken is often grilled on bright red charcoal, under the watchful hands of the chef. The olive oil flame helps the cooked chick to cook from the inside out, crispy, giving off an irresistible, seductive aroma. The skin on the outside is golden brown, the meat on the inside still retains moisture, is soft and sweet, and does not dry.
The soul that makes grilled chicken more flavorful is the salt and butter, a special spice of Phong Nha people. Phosphate salt is not simply the common chili salt. That is the delicate blend of roasted salt, fragrant basil leaves, spicy green chili, a little the tea of green pepper. In addition, there is the family secret of the local people. Depending on each restaurant, the pickled salt recipe can have small variations, creating a difference and unique features.
Grilled chicken will be left whole, not cut into small pieces, diners will use their hands to tear the meat - experiencing the stimulation of taste and vision. becoming salty, the spicy taste of the salt is soaked in each trop of sweet and chewy chicken, causing a flavor explosion.
This dish is often served on a bamboo tray, served with fresh raw vegetables such as cucumber, lettuce, herbs and some other dishes. This is not only a great choice for main meals but also an ideal drink with friends and relatives.
It is not difficult to find places to enjoy salted grilled chicken in Phong Nha. From luxury restaurants to rustic restaurants along the road, everywhere is the aroma of this specialty. Each location brings a unique flavor, a different service style, but all maintain the characteristic of the famous salted grilled chicken.
If you have the opportunity to visit Phong Nha - Ke Bang, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the salted grilled chicken at East Hill, or at food service points in tourist areas such as Chay River - Tong Cave, Mooi Stream, Ozo Park... Grilled chicken prices are about 250,000 - 350,000 VND/head.
