Nem Bui specialty - the quintessence of Kinh Bac cuisine

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Nem Bui originated in Bui Xa village, Ninh Xa commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province (old). This dish has been passed down through many generations and has become a traditional culinary symbol of Kinh Bac region. According to many documents, the recipe for Nem Bui has been around for nearly a hundred years and the profession of making Nem is a family tradition in the village.

Ingredients and preparation

The main ingredients of Nem Bui include lean meat, fat, pork skin and rice bran. The meat used to make Nem must be fresh and delicious, usually the lean and fat parts are taken, sliced thinly like paper and then cut along the grain of the meat. The pork skin is cleaned, boiled and chopped, keeping it at the right toughness.

After preparing the ingredients, the pork and pork skin are steamed for about 10-15 minutes, then mixed with rice bran and spices, creating a soft, fragrant and rich nem mixture. The final step is to press the nem into small balls, wrapped in fig leaves and banana leaves, ensuring that the nem retains its shape and flavor. This step requires skill and meticulousness, each nem needs to be compressed tightly but not too hard, ensuring that when eaten, it is both soft and delicious.

How to enjoy

Nem Bui can be eaten with fig leaves or Polyscias fruticosa leaves, dipped in chili sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce. When enjoying, diners will feel the mild astringency of the leaves, the sweetness of the meat, and the rich aroma of rice bran. This is a harmonious combination of rustic ingredients, creating a dish that is both delicious and refreshing.

Being a dish that is not picky about people, you can eat Nem Bui at any time of the day. Although it is a snack and not a full meal, at noon, with the dry weather, enjoying Nem Bui with a cold beer is the ideal choice.

Cultural and economic significance

Nem Bui is not only a dish but also a traditional profession of Bui village. Nem making brings a stable income to many local families, while contributing to preserving and promoting the culinary culture of Kinh Bac. Many tourists come to Bui Xa not only to enjoy but also to experience the traditional way of making nem, from preparing the ingredients to pressing and fermenting, creating a cultural experience imbued with the countryside.

Nem Bui is also recognized as OCOP, contributing to raising the value of tradition in the modern market. Many prestigious brands have been participating in distributing the product, of which 36Foods stands out with its exclusive distribution of Nem Bui Hai Tuyet, helping to bring this rustic dish to consumers across the country, both preserving the traditional flavor and meeting the needs of convenience and safety. You can learn more about this brand through the article:

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