5 porridge dishes not to be missed when Hanoi enters autumn

As autumn arrives in Hanoi , the cool weather is the perfect time to enjoy a hot, fragrant bowl of porridge as a light afternoon snack.

Pork Rib Congee : Autumn, with its cool, sometimes chilly weather, is the perfect time to enjoy pork rib congee. A simple dish among countless snacks in the capital, pork rib congee still attracts diners with its mild, easy-to-eat flavor. The congee is made from glutinous rice flour and regular rice flour, simmered for many hours until smooth, fragrant, and creamy. Whole pork ribs are washed and simmered with the congee to enhance the rich, sweet flavor. The secret lies in the simmering process – long enough to achieve a thick, rich consistency, with the sweetness and fattiness of the bones, but without the pork ribs becoming mushy.

The smooth and creamy pork rib porridge tastes even better when eaten with fried dough sticks. Photo: Linh Boo

In Hanoi, the famous pork rib porridge stalls aren't fancy restaurants located on main streets, but rather simple food carts in small streets and alleys. Some famous stalls include Co La's porridge cart at the beginning of Ly Quoc Su street, the sidewalk porridge stall on Hang Bo street, and Huyen Anh porridge at Dong Xuan market... Each bowl of pork rib porridge costs 15,000 - 20,000 VND, with some places selling small bowls for only 10,000 VND, suitable for diners of all ages. Singaporean frog porridge : Frogs can be prepared into many delicious dishes, and Singaporean frog porridge is one of them. This dish is loved for its unique flavor. A serving includes a pot of frog meat and a bowl of hot porridge.

Diners can pour the sauce from the frog dish into a bowl of plain rice porridge, enjoying the porridge along with the firm, flavorful frog meat. Photo: Linh Boo

The frog meat is cleaned and placed in small bowls, then braised according to a special recipe. Each bowl contains 1-2 frogs, braised in a thick sauce with oyster sauce, chili peppers, chopped scallions, etc., for a rich, spicy flavor depending on the diner's preference. The smooth, mild white rice porridge is a perfect complement to the flavorful frog porridge. Each bowl of frog porridge costs from 39,000 to 69,000 VND, depending on the amount of frog in the bowl. If you don't like spicy food, please inform the staff or owner to ensure you get the right flavor. Pork Offal Porridge : Enjoying a hot bowl of pork offal porridge in the cool autumn air of Hanoi is also a great choice. A complete bowl of pork offal porridge will have many ingredients such as liver, heart, blood, sausage, pork belly, and small intestines… Pork offal porridge usually has a rich, sweet and savory flavor, cooked neither too thick nor too thin. The rice grains are soft, fluffy, and have the aroma of roasted rice blended with onions and ginger.

A bowl of pork offal porridge is served with herbs, soy sauce or fish sauce with garlic and chili, pepper… Photo: Food

Bean and Eggplant Congee: Bean and eggplant congee is a rustic dish associated with the childhood of many people from Hanoi. This light and refreshing dish consists of well-cooked congee, golden-fried beans seasoned with onions, and crispy pickled eggplant. Some places also add pickled radish and salted eggs. The congee is made from mung beans or black beans along with rice.

The owner cuts up fried tofu seasoned with onions and adds it to a bowl of mung bean or black bean porridge. Photo: Foody

All these ingredients, when eaten together, create the refreshing and unique flavor of the bean and eggplant porridge. The porridge is smooth and creamy, the fried beans are rich and flavorful, and the pickled eggplant pieces are crunchy and salty – few would have guessed such an appealing combination. Suggested places for diners include the sidewalk at 51 Dao Duy Tu, 5 Hang Voi, Alley 192 Kim Ma, or the market intersection at Alley 252 Tay Son… Each bowl of bean and eggplant porridge costs only about 15,000 - 20,000 VND. Clam porridge is a popular, everyday dish, especially loved when the monsoon season arrives. The smooth, creamy porridge with stir-fried clams is appealing to diners for breakfast, afternoon snack, or even late at night. The clam porridge is simmered with pork bones and clam broth. The clam meat is also stir-fried until thoroughly cooked before being added. Each finished bowl of porridge has a sweet, smooth, and creamy taste. Diners can add some chili sauce, pepper, coriander, and fried onions to enhance the flavor of the dish.

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