In particular, in the days of March, when the weak sunshine has not yet pushed the cold winds, there is nothing better than a bowl of hot clam porridge with the smell of chopped green onions and pepper, which is both nutritious and affordable (photo).
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Thanh Ly |
By appointment again, these days, people at the mouth of the Co Co River (through the territory of Hoi An City) are in the clam raking season. In the early morning, sporadically on the Co Co river, which flows to the sea, there are a few groups of people hunched over looking for clams. Although the job of scratching clams is hard because they have to soak in water, sunbathe and have a lot of back pain, but there are days when the weather is quiet, the waves are calm, there is no whirlpool, each fisherman can scratch hundreds of kilograms of clams, enough to cover their family life.
In a home meal, just a bowl of clam soup cooked with vegetables or clam soup with star fruit is enough. To have a nutritious pot of clam porridge, there is no fussy expense. Separate the clams, cut out the dirt, marinate the spices, smash the onions, stir-fry quickly on the pan. Choose sticky rice, wash it, drain and boil it with water, the fire is not too loud. When the rice is full, add the clams, stir well, season to taste. Ladle the porridge into the bowl, sprinkle some pepper, onions…
Restaurants and clam porridge shops located on An Bang beach are always crowded. Only 25.000 VND a bowl of porridge but it's too clam! Some restaurants also enhance nutrition by adding a few bones to the stew with a pot of porridge, the price is only a few thousand more. Visitors from far away or fishermen after a day of floating in the river can enjoy a bowl of hot clam porridge, fatigue seems to disappear.
God is too favorable for the land of Hoi An, when he has bestowed a long, winding river that hugs the edge of the sea. That gentle river not only provides water to irrigate crops, lush vegetables, but also many shrimp, fish, crabs, snails, mussels and clams.
Many tourists visiting An Bang beach in March often choose a "three-in-one" tour: explore Co Co River, feel the activities of local people, participate in clam raking and delicious dishes from clams. Let's experience it with fishermen once, it will definitely add an unforgettable memory in your travel backpack.
