Seven distinctive dishes from Vietnam’s mountains - P.1
Vietnams northwestern region not only offers visitors a chance to experience ethnic culture and idyllic landscapes but also their unique foods.
Seven distinctive dishes from Vietnam’s mountains - P.1
Seven distinctive dishes from Vietnam’s mountains - P.2
Seven distinctive dishes from Vietnam’s mountains - P.3
Pa pinh top
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Grilled fish, or pa pinh top, is a speciality of the Thai ethnic minority group in the northwest. Freshwater fish found in the mountains only eat moss, leaves and crustaceans, so their meat is lean and has a unique flavor. After being cut the fish is marinated with several ingredients including ginger, garlic and herbs. Then it is folded (picture) and placed on a charcoal grill. The meat is grilled until soft. It costs VND100,000 ($4.3) per kilogram. You can find this dish in upland markets in the northwestern region. |
Bee larvae
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The season when bees build their nests and produce larvae is typically from April to August. But you can still enjoy the dish in Mu Cang Chai, a rural district of Yen Bai Province in the northwest in September and October. The bee larvae are similar to silkworm pupae but smaller. There are many ways to cook it, but the most common way is frying. It is said that only risk-taking and adventurous eaters would dare try it. They cost from a few hundred thousands dong to a million dong per kilogram (VND100,000 = $4.3). |
Salmon
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Salmon is a must-try specialty in the mountainous town of Sa Pa. Salmon here is firm and nutritious. It is either used to make salad or hotpot. Prices vary depending on how it’s cooked. A salmon hotpot for two costs VND300,000 ($13) on average. |
Source: VnExpress
