Hoi An Signature Dishes
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Hoi An is popular with its poetic beauty, represented by the long walking road with colorful blocks and glowing lanterns. Moreover, this small town also has reputation for some signature dishes that look quite simple in the making but second-to-none in the flavor. Here are some of the examples that are more outstanding.
Hoi An Chicken Rice
This is for sure the most famous one, as it spreads all over the country. However, in order to taste the most authentic chicken rice, you have to visit Hoi An. They would pre-cook the rice with chicken broth by wood stove, rather than a modern rice cooker. After mixing the chicken with spices and herbs, it’s time to serve. Just one spoon of rice eat with shredded chicken, adding some side dishes like sweet and sour papaya cucumber, you will be impressed by how they go so well together.
Cao Lau
Once you have come to Hoi An, you should not miss this. There is a few places serving this dish around Saigon, but it is such a challenge to find in Hanoi. Especially, the noodles have to be soaked in lye water from Cu Lao Cham island, for a crunchy yet soft texture. A bowl of Cao Lau contains char-siu meat, crispy fried grease and its special sauce. Thanks to the perfect combination of these ingredients, Cao Lau is recognized to be Hoi An pride.
Hoi An Baguette
Vietnamese Baguette has been widely known by foreign visitors, as an essential value of the traditional culinary arts. Walking across Hoi An, you can easily spot a line of people waiting to buy baguette, since most of them desire to find out the reason why this baguette is so unique. The customers could choose what they would want to have inside that warm bread crust, but the brown sauce is the special key to make Hoi An Baguette become exceptional.
While travelling to Hoi An, most visitors would expect to try every food, but it will be hard to find the location or waiting in the queue. Therefore, you can just dine in one restaurant that serves all of them. HOME Hoi An could be an idealistic option, a restaurant that offers a list of local delicacies with finest quality in an elegant and ancient space.
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