Shrimp patties, a famous delicacy from Thanh Hoa province.

Thanh Hoa is renowned as a land of "spiritual and talented people," boasting numerous historical achievements of our ancestors. At the same time, it possesses a diverse and unique natural landscape. Therefore, Thanh Hoa's cuisine also has a very distinct and characteristic character, with many delicious and rustic dishes.

Shrimp patties, a famous and delicious local dish from Thanh Hoa province.

Besides famous dishes like fermented pork rolls (nem chua), sticky rice cakes (bánh gai), shrimp paste (mắm tép), eel salad (gỏi nhệch), and rice flour cakes (bánh răng bừa), shrimp patties (chả tôm) are also a delicious snack. During Tet (Lunar New Year), eating too much meat, fish, and seafood can make us feel satiated, so these simple, traditional dishes not only diversify meals but also help prevent boredom with the same food.

Delicious dishes from Thanh Hoa province

For the people of Thanh Hoa , shrimp patties have been around for a long time, a popular late-night snack. Especially during the cold winter months, there's nothing better than sitting down to enjoy hot, crispy shrimp patties with the rich flavor of shrimp and meat, dipped in a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce, served with pickled vegetables and fresh greens.

After the shrimp patties are prepared, they are clamped between bamboo skewers and grilled.

Shrimp patties are made from the main ingredient of nutritious and mineral-rich sea shrimp. After being caught, the shrimp are cleaned, pounded into a paste, mixed with minced pork belly and dried onions, stir-fried with a little pepper and gac fruit powder, then mixed well. The mixture is then placed on rice noodles, rolled up, and grilled.

Shrimp patties are placed in bamboo tongs (or a grill rack) and grilled over charcoal for about 7-10 minutes. The cooked shrimp patties are golden brown with slightly charred edges. They taste best when hot. Shrimp patties are usually eaten with pickled vegetables (pickled figs, pickled papaya, carrots, green mango) and various greens such as lettuce, perilla, mint, and coriander. They can also be eaten with dipping sauce and chili sauce.

When cooked, shrimp patties have a golden yellow color.

However, the most delicious and authentic Thanh Hoa-style shrimp cake must be served with a dipping sauce made from sea fish sauce, considered the "soul" of the dish. The dipping sauce varies depending on the restaurant, but generally has a sweet and sour flavor. The combination of the fragrant and crispy shrimp cake with the sour, spicy, and slightly bitter flavors is sure to create a unique and appealing dish.

In Thanh Hoa, shrimp patties are mainly sold in Thanh Hoa City, concentrated in the Bia intersection area, Vuon Hoa market area, Truong Thi street, Dao Duy Tu street, etc. Among them, Mrs. That's shrimp patty shop located at 9 Le Thi Hoa street (near Vuon Hoa market), Lam Son ward, is famous for its delicious taste.

Shrimp patties taste best when eaten hot.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Dung (residing in Dong Ve ward, Thanh Hoa city) said she often eats shrimp patties at Mrs. That's restaurant, as it is the most famous in the city. "Mrs. That's restaurant offers reasonable prices, and the shrimp patties here are fragrant, soft, and crispy, not dry or hard like at some other places. I often bring friends from other provinces and cities to Thanh Hoa to eat shrimp patties. Especially during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), everyone loves to eat rice rolls and shrimp patties," Ms. Dung shared.

Besides Mrs. Thật's restaurant, Thanh Hóa City has many other delicious and famous shrimp cake restaurants such as: Thảo Mười's shrimp cake at 14 Church Street, Trường Thi Ward; Cô Hồng's shrimp cake at 61 Lý Thường Kiệt Street; Mrs. Xuân's shrimp cake; Hạnh Kinh's shrimp cake… These are all well-known and familiar eateries. Especially during the Tet holiday, these restaurants remain open throughout the holiday to serve locals and tourists who want to enjoy a satisfying meal during the festive season.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cha-tom-mon-ngon-nuc-tieng-xu-thanh-196240209094021906.htm