Tuyen Quang specialty - Minh Huong duck

Minh Huong duck is a native duck breed that has existed for a long time in Minh Huong commune, Ham Yen district. The ducks are raised by Cham Chu stream and a natural diet, so the meat is very delicious and special that cannot be found anywhere else. The ducks here have some distinct characteristics such as round body, short neck, short legs and wide webbed feet due to swimming habits. Adult ducks usually weigh from 1.8 to 2.2 kg.

Minh Huong gourd duck can be processed into many dishes such as boiled, roasted, steamed, stewed with star fruit, fried with salt, stir-fried with lemongrass and chili. In particular, gourd duck with sticky rice is a traditional dish of the local people. To prepare this dish, people often choose ducks weighing 1.8 to 2.2 kg, clean them, then prepare spices such as Vietnamese coriander, lemongrass, chopped garlic, MSG and salt. All spices are put into the duck's belly before steaming. 1 kg of soaked and cleaned fragrant sticky rice is put into the steamer first, then the duck is placed on top and steamed for about 30-35 minutes until cooked. In particular, this duck dish is even more delicious when eaten with a dipping sauce with a characteristic flavor from wild basil leaves.

Minh Huong Duck dishes have become a famous brand. Therefore, gourmets often say: "If you go to Ham Yen without enjoying Minh Huong Duck specialties, it means you haven't been there yet". Currently, Minh Huong Duck is classified as one of the "big four" in the district's agricultural sector, with the saying "first keo, second cam, third buffalo, fourth duck". In 2016, the Intellectual Property Office recognized the Minh Huong Duck brand, opening up opportunities for farmers here to get rich.

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