Braised cod fish on the fire. PHOTO: CAM THUU According to the residents along the riverside, in the past, the Ve River, the section through Hanh Thien commune, had a lot of fish and shrimp. In the rainy season, the fish goes to the field. Then, after the flood, the local and local trawlers came back to put the nets on stakes, and then two people holding a rope with many shells waded in the field. Pulled fish is brought to sell at the district market. As for the people in the area, when they go to store fish, they bring it back to the warehouse with ginger leaves to eat with rice, both delicious and warm. The riverside residents know by heart the experience of “shrimp walking in the twilight. Fish go to dawn”, so in the evening go to catch or at dawn go to put hooves on the river. The catfish, perch they brought to the market to sell, while the ditch fish, carp and river shrimp with long claws were brought to sell to the owner of the rice shop. After buying fish, the owner washes the fish with salt and then marinates it with fish sauce, pepper, onions, chili, garlic and especially fresh turmeric for about half an hour. Then, put the pan on, pour in the peanut oil to reduce. Then pour in the fish, cook the rim for a few tens of minutes and the fish is cooked. Braised cod is easy to make, but different in that it is marinated for the hunting fish and when the fish is cooked evenly, then seasoned with salt and fish sauce to taste so that when enjoying, you can feel the full flavor of the homeland. The fatty taste of fish, the bitter taste of fish intestines and the aroma of fresh pepper, onion and turmeric. Therefore, some diners after enjoying the fish dish ordered another bowl of rice. Many diners are too familiar with the famous braised cod fish here when entering the restaurant, they order one for each person to eat to their heart’s content. While having a meal, combining braised fish with vegetable soups, eggplant, and pickled vegetables is even more delicious. After eating, drink a bowl of fresh tea and then find an empty shop to choose a hammock to swing. The wind from the river, from the fields is like caressing the skin, dispelling the hot sun of the hot summer afternoon. And no appointment, but everyone remembers, when returning to Nghia Hanh, they all enjoy a meal with a country flavor, with braised cod fish at Chieu Anh restaurant.

Delicious but delicious food. To make the dish is not too difficult, just a little cumbersome. Dried shrimp to make this dish must be earth shrimp (river shrimp) so that it is not friable, not sandy and soft. Take shrimp to soak in warm water to soft, take out the dirt, rinse and drain. Create a mixture of broth, including fish sauce, monosodium glutamate, seasoning seeds, sugar, and filtered water to suit the family taste. Remember that fish sauce used in the warehouse must be a delicious fish sauce, if there is a homemade fish sauce, the better. Because the pot is delicious or bad is the strong scent of the fish sauce. Particularly, the bacon just chopped the rectangle with the little finger or the square and then brought it to the pan to produce oil. Separate lard and meat separately. To the main stage of the dish. The pot used to make the match must be the clay pot to taste it because it slowly absorbs the spices, blends the aroma of soil and especially holds the heat longer. However, if you do not have a clay pot, you can still use an aluminum pan instead. Place the pot on the stove, add some lard that was pressed earlier. Until the fat is boiling, add the purple onion and minced garlic to scent it up. Add dried shrimp to stir-fry, then pour the mixture of stock water into the pot. During the storage process, continue to leave the whole-fruit (or dangerous peppers) buffalo horn, green pepper, scallion to spread the pungent flavor. Let the fire simmer until the pot turns the candy sharp, bring the bacon to mix. Tasting again to taste, then turn off the heat. This hot dish will be very delicious. Any boiled or raw vegetables can be served with a braised dish. The quintessential aroma of fish sauce blends with the fatty taste of pork, the sweetness of dried shrimp and the spiciness of spices to make a delicious dish. Pick up a piece of boiled vegetables “swip” into the “warehouse” pot and then eat it with rice, making the taste buds strongly stimulating. The warehouse can also be a snack or eat with sweet potatoes, burnt rice. Eating rice with braised salt, in addition to changing the taste is also a way to help us remember a difficult time in the past.

1. Grasshopper (Takatan)

It is said that once eaten, it will be difficult to stop. This is a popular snack in Thailand, it is crunchy, delicious and is compared to popcorn. After being deep-fried, grasshoppers will be coated with chili powder, spices, creating a different flavor. Its crispy skin cracked, fragrant, and crunchy in its mouth.

2. Scorpions

You will certainly be amazed at how delicious this dish is. Don’t worry about the scorpion is poisonous, the venom is stored in the tail, and the seller gets rid of it before making it a dish. The brave guests who have tasted, said that this dish is quite similar to fried chicken wings with sweet salty sauce.

3. Flour worm

Deep fried dough is like french fries, has a delicious, crispy, fatty taste, is one of the snacks that are extremely loved by Thai people. Although it looks a bit intimidating, but the taste is delicious, it is worth a try.

4. Moo Ping (Meat skewers)

Thai street food is popular with skewers of fish, shrimp, squid and Moo Ping. Moo Ping is a dish made from pork, grilled with tamarind sauce, fish sauce, sugar, rice flour, onions, has a very sweet and spicy taste. Although this dish is extremely eye-catching and attractive, you should pay attention to buy at clean stalls.

5. Goong Ten (Dance Shrimp)

This is a famous specialty in northern Thailand. Literally, the shrimp are still alive, skipping in bowls, a dish just for the brave. After being washed, river prawns add spicy spices, mix well like salad. When you put shrimp in your mouth to chew, you will feel the pungent taste in your throat, combined with the salty taste, this combination makes many visitors love.

6. Larb Mote Daeng (Red Ant Eggs)

Red ants and its eggs are mixed with some spices, coriander, onions, chili … to create a sweet and crispy sweet and sour dish. Ant’s greasy taste combined with many other spices create an unforgettable dish.

7. Ab Ong Or (Thai roast pig brain)

Pork urchin is a strange dish in northern Thailand, requiring diners to have a little courage. Pork gourd will be seasoned with kapi (shrimp paste), lemongrass, lime leaves, dried chili, and other herbs, and then wrapped in banana leaves, grilled or roasted over low heat. Most locals will roast pork brains on a charcoal stove, making the dish very fragrant.

8. Crispy frog

This dish has a taste like chicken, the way is similar, breaded then deep fried with garlic. Although the taste is delicious, its appearance in the eyes of Western visitors is very frightening.

9. Soak chicken feet

This dish is often served with vermicelli or dumpling. Thai people make this dish very carefully, it takes hours or days for the chicken feet to soak the spices. This dish is very suitable for sitting, chatting with friends or simply as bait.

10. Luu Muu (Raw pig’s blood)

Pork blood is mixed with many spices, served with peanuts, lemon leaves. This dish very few people dare to try, often found in pubs.