During a business trip combined with tourism in the coastal city of Ha Long recently, Miss Vietnam Ngoc Han spent time exploring local cuisine and expressed special interest in the famous banh cuon cha muc dish of the mining land.
Banh cuon cha muc has long been considered one of the most unique culinary symbols of Quang Ninh province.
The unique combination of traditional rice paper from the delta region and the typical seafood of the Gulf region has created a unique flavor, attracting a large number of tourists from all over whenever they have the opportunity to visit.
Unlike banh cuon in many other localities that are often served with cinnamon sausage or grilled meat, the Ha Long version uses squid sausage as the main ingredient.
According to local culinary artisans, the ingredients for making the cake must be fresh and delicious squid caught directly in the sea area of Quang Ninh, which helps the squid meat have ideal sweetness and thickness.
The process of processing this dish requires meticulousness in each stage. The craftsman must puree the squid completely by hand in a stone mortar to maintain the characteristic crispy texture, then shape them into flat pieces and fry them in oil until they turn golden brown and emit a natural fragrance.
At the same time, the banh cuon crust is thinly spread from delicious plain rice flour, rolled with wood ear mushroom filling and stir-fried minced meat.
When enjoying, diners will dip banh cuon and squid sausage in a bowl of pure fish sauce mixed with sweet and sour, warm, combined with a little herb to balance the taste.
Besides traditional banh cuon, the beauty queen also spent time relaxing and enjoying coffee at a small shop with a panoramic view of the majestic Ha Long Bay from above.
The beauty's experience continued to lengthen when she visited a familiar popular snail shop in the heart of the city, which she considered her favorite shop and always had to come to satisfy her passion for snacking whenever she had the opportunity to visit this land.
Miss Ngoc Han's experience in Ha Long not only contributes to promoting the beauty of regional culinary culture but also affirms the strong attraction of Vietnamese traditional dishes to the public.
This simple dish is still one of the culinary experiences that anyone who sets foot in the heritage area cannot miss.
