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Pho, Vermicelli, Noodles
Dec 25, 2024 · 4 min read
Tra Vinh is a land of diverse cultures of ethnic groups, and cuisine is no exception. Visitors coming here will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious and unique dishes, and among them, the specialty of Tra Vinh is bun suong, which cannot be missed.
According to locals, Bun Suong is a simple and rustic dish, carrying a long history related to the settlement and reclamation process of the people here. Even the elderly cannot determine exactly when and who created this dish.
Bun suong is also known as bun duong. Its main ingredients include vermicelli, pork belly and shrimp, combined with a rich and aromatic broth.
Despite using simple ingredients, what makes Tra Vinh vermicelli special is the rich flavor of the broth and the long pieces of shrimp vermicelli. Those who have had the opportunity to enjoy this dish will hardly forget the rich flavor of the broth along with the freshness of the accompanying toppings.
Nowadays, Tra Vinh vermicelli soup has become a famous specialty dish, the pride of the local people. This dish can be enjoyed in the morning, noon and evening.
Bun suong is widely sold throughout Tra Vinh, from rural to urban areas, from street stalls, pushcarts to luxury restaurants. When traveling to Tra Vinh, you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy a bowl of bun suong to experience the uniqueness of local cuisine. Tra Vinh bun suong attracts diners not only by its unique color and flavor but also by its name. Do you know why this dish is called bun suong?
According to some information, the name "bun suong" is related to a species of earthworm called duong. Duong is a large earthworm, about 20-30cm long, with a bright red body, living in moist, nutrient-rich soil.
Palm weevils are edible and have a rich, aromatic taste. They can be processed into many delicious dishes such as steamed palm weevils, grilled palm weevils, fried palm weevils, stir-fried palm weevils, etc.
However, Tra Vinh vermicelli does not contain the worm. On the contrary, it is a type of vermicelli served with shrimp rolls shaped like the worm. The shrimp rolls are made from fresh freshwater shrimp, pounded and mixed with spices to create a rich flavor. Then, people shape the shrimp into long strands like the worm and steam or fry them until crispy. The finished shrimp rolls are orange in color, chewy and sweet, combined with soft vermicelli, creating a delicious bowl of vermicelli.
One of the attractive factors of Tra Vinh vermicelli soup is the attractive color of the dish. The bowl of vermicelli soup has the deep orange color of long shrimp noodles, the pure white color of vermicelli noodles, the fresh green color of vegetables, the red color of chili and the brown color of broth... All create a colorful culinary picture, stimulating the taste buds of diners.
Tra Vinh vermicelli soup not only uses shrimp vermicelli soup as a topping, but also has a variety of meats, vegetables and spices for you to choose from. You can enjoy vermicelli soup with pork belly, roast pork, fish cake, pork roll, raw pork roll, fried pork roll...
Furthermore, diners can also add raw vegetables such as water spinach, Vietnamese coriander, Vietnamese coriander, and basil to enhance the flavor and provide fiber. Not only that, the noodle bowl is served with spices such as chili, garlic, onion, lemon, tamarind, and soy sauce to enrich the flavor of the dish.
Tra Vinh's specialty Bun Suong has an irresistible delicious taste, a harmonious combination of toppings and broth. The dish has a rich, balanced flavor, not too sweet, sour, spicy or salty.
When enjoying a hot bowl of noodles, you will smell the attractive aroma of the broth. The broth of the noodle bowl is light in color, simmered from marrow bones and especially has added soy sauce and tamarind leaves. When tasting, diners will feel a slightly sour taste, very interesting. After trying the broth, you can enjoy the toppings. The sweetness of shrimp paste, the smoothness of noodles, the spicy taste of chili, the aroma of vegetables and spices blend together to create a special taste experience.
Tra Vinh vermicelli soup can be enjoyed at any time of the day, but is especially delicious in the morning or afternoon. A full bowl of vermicelli with many toppings is not only delicious, but also helps you feel full and provides many nutrients for the body.
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