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Top 7 specialties of SaPa

Top 7 specialties of SaPa

Sapa is a beautiful highland town located in the northwest of Vietnam. This place is not only blessed by nature with a cool climate and poetic scenery, but also has a rich and diverse cuisine. Let's explore with BDATrip the Top 7 specialties of SaPa through the following article!

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DuyênUpdated August 10, 20266 min read

Sapa is a beautiful highland town located in the northwest of Vietnam. This place is not only blessed by nature with a cool climate and poetic scenery, but also has a rich and diverse cuisine. Let's explore with BDATrip the Top 7 specialties of SaPa through the following article!

Salmon

Delicious fresh salmon
Delicious fresh salmon

Salmon is one of the most famous specialties of this highland town. Sapa salmon is raised in a cold water environment with a cool climate all year round, so the meat quality is delicious, firm, and low in fat. The way to prepare Sapa salmon is very diverse, it can be grilled, hot pot, stir-fried,... Each dish has its own flavor, attracting tourists from all over. Grilled salmon is the most popular dish. Salmon is marinated with rich spices, then grilled on a charcoal stove. When the fish is cooked, the fish meat is golden in color and fragrant. It is delicious when eaten with raw vegetables and dipped in sweet and sour dipping sauce. Salmon hot pot is also very popular. Salmon hotpot has a sweet, fragrant broth with the scent of salmon. Salmon is sliced ​​thinly, served with vegetables, mushrooms,... very delicious. Stir-fried salmon is also an attractive choice. Salmon is stir-fried with vegetables. The natural sweetness of salmon, combined with the cool taste of vegetables, is very delicious.

Horse bone soup (Thang Co)

Horse bone soup- Traditional food of the H'Mong people
Horse bone soup- Traditional food of the H'Mong people

Thang co is a traditional dish of the H'Mong people, originating from Yunnan province, China. This dish was introduced to Vietnam nearly 200 years ago, and has now become one of the famous specialties of the Northwest mountains, especially in Ha Giang and Sapa. Thang co means "meat soup" in Mong language. This dish is made from many different types of meat, including horse meat, buffalo meat, beef, and pork. All parts of the animal, from meat, bones, and internal organs, are cooked together.

The main ingredient to cook thang co is horse meat. Horse meat is cleaned, chopped, marinated with typical spices of the Northwest such as cardamom, cinnamon, anise, lemongrass, ginger, mac Khen,... After that, the meat is stir-fried until cooked and then poured with water. simmer. Thang Co has a rich, fragrant taste of spices. This dish is often eaten with herbs such as herbs, coriander, chives,... This is a unique and attractive dish of the Northwest mountains. This dish has a strong mountain flavor, and is a culinary experience not to be missed when coming to this land.

Grilled pork

Grilled pork
Grilled pork

Grilled pork is a famous specialty dish of the Northwest mountains, especially in Lai Chau and Sapa. This dish is made from the meat of the armpit pig, a small breed of pig, weighing only about 10-15kg, raised freely in the forest. Armpit pigs have very firm, delicious meat, low in fat, and have a naturally sweet taste. This dish can be prepared in many different ways, such as grilled, steamed, stir-fried, etc. Grilling is the most popular way to prepare armpit pig. Pork is marinated with spices and then grilled over charcoal. Grilled pork is evenly browned, fragrant with spices, served with herbs and dipping sauce. Steaming is the way to preserve the flavor of pork the most. Pork is sliced ​​into bite-sized pieces, marinated with spices and then steamed. Steamed meat is soft and delicious, served with spicy and sour dipping sauce. Stir-frying is a quick and convenient way to prepare. Pork is cut into small pieces and stir-fried with vegetables. Stir-fried meat is soft, delicious, and naturally sweet. Armpit pig is a unique and attractive dish of the Northwest mountains. This dish has a strong mountain flavor, and is a culinary experience not to be missed when coming to this land.

Pho's Sapa

Pho's Sapa - rich in Vietnamese flavor
Pho's Sapa - rich in Vietnamese flavor

Pho's Sapa is a famous specialty dish of Sapa town, Lao Cai province. This dish is a harmonious combination of the flavors of the Northwest mountains and the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine. Pho's Sapa is made from familiar ingredients such as noodles, beef, broth, and spices. However, the difference of Sapa pho compared to other types of pho is the broth. The broth is simmered from beef bones, chicken bones, and vegetables such as radishes, onions, etc. The broth has a sweet, rich taste, and is fragrant with cardamom, cinnamon, anise, etc. ..The beef in Sapa pho is usually rare or cooked beef. The beef is sliced ​​thinly, dipped in boiling water until cooked, then put into a bowl of pho, often served with herbs such as cilantro, green onions, coriander,... and spices such as lemon, lime, etc. chili, chili sauce,... This dish is a culinary experience not to be missed when coming to Sapa town.

Fried noodles with vegetables

Noodles are stir-fried with vegetables
Noodles are stir-fried with vegetables

Fried noodles with vegetables is a familiar and popular dish in Vietnam. This dish is made from simple, easy-to-find ingredients, but brings a delicious and attractive flavor. Made from main ingredients such as noodles, vegetables, and spices. Noodles can be shrimp noodles, egg noodles, or udon noodles. Vegetables can be carrots, cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, etc. Commonly used spices are salt, seasoning, pepper, cooking oil, etc. Making stir-fried vegetable noodles is quite simple. First, the noodles are soaked in boiling water to soften and then taken out to drain. Vegetables are washed and cut into small pieces. Then, the noodles and vegetables are stir-fried with spices. Stir-fried vegetable noodles have a delicious flavor, suitable for many people's tastes. This dish can be eaten with soy sauce, chili sauce, or herbs.

Black chicken hotpot

Black chicken hotpot is chosen by many tourists
Black chicken hotpot is chosen by many tourists

Black chicken hotpot is a famous specialty dish of the Northern mountains, especially in SaPa, Ha Giang, Cao Bang,... This dish is made from black chicken, a type of chicken with feathers and skin. black, raised freely in the forest. Black chicken meat is sweet, fragrant, and very nutritious. This dish can be prepared into many different dishes, but the most popular is hot pot. Black chicken hotpot broth is usually simmered from chicken bones, pork bones, and vegetables such as radishes, carrots, etc. The broth has a sweet, rich taste, and is fragrant with cardamom, cinnamon, and anise. ,...Black chicken hot pot is a delicious, nutritious, and attractive dish. This dish is a culinary experience not to be missed when coming to the Northern mountains.

Dried buffalo meat

Dried buffalo meat
Dried buffalo meat

Dried buffalo meat is a famous specialty dish of the Northwest mountains, especially in Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Dien Bien,... Dried buffalo meat originates from ethnic minorities in the Northwest mountains. , used as a reserve dish during long trips to the forest. This dish is made from fresh buffalo meat, marinated with specialties of the Northwest mountains such as mac khen, doi seeds, medicine, herbs... then smoked on a wood stove. Kitchen buffalo meat has a sweet, spicy, fragrant and very rich taste. This dish can be eaten with herbs such as coriander, green onions, basil,... or it is delicious eaten alone. Dried buffalo meat can be kept for about 1 month at regular temperature.

SaPa specialties have diverse flavors, colors and unique culinary styles, from classic to modern, from simple to sophisticated and complex. Enjoy the Top 7 specialties of SaPa specialties now to feel the greatness of these dishes!

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