Seven distinctive dishes from Vietnams mountains - P.3
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
Roasted pork
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In Vietnamese, the dish is known as "pig under armpits" because the pigs used for this dish are not too heavy and locals often carry them under their arms or on their backs to markets or restaurants to sell. A combination of mac mat and mac khen, two unique spices of the northwestern region, creates a sweet touch and irresistible aroma. A kilogram of pork for this dish costs about VND150,000 ($6.5). |
Five-color sticky rice
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This is a popular dish during Tet, the Lunar New Year holiday, among the Tay ethnic minority people. Depending on the family, sometimes the rice can have four or five colors: white, black, green, purple, and yellow. Each color represents a natural element and comes from natural ingredients, often leaves. |
