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This dish is not only a delicious and unique delicacy, but also reflects the abundance and generosity of the southern region, blessed by nature, and showcases the richness and creativity in the culinary variations of the local people.

Seafood hot pot from the island.

Many people often confuse "islands" and "islands," as both are strips of land rising from the water. In reality, islets differ from sandbanks in that they are larger in area, making them more suitable for habitation and settlement . From ancient times, Pho Island (Bien Hoa) has been famous as a bustling trading port since the 17th century, and Cham Island is known for its vibrant maritime trade.

Mixed hot pot from the island.

From a linguistic perspective, researchers have also pointed out that it is a phonetic variation of the Malay word "Phulau," and that this word for "island" has a completely different meaning from the word for "island" in "Nine Words of the Island," which refers to the diligence and hard work of a mother in raising her child.

White cabbage wrapped around minced meat and added to the hot pot creates a unique flavor for the dish.

The cuisine from the islands of Southern Vietnam is also rich, diverse, and full of flavor. An authentic island hot pot typically features white cabbage wrapped around minced meat, tied with green onions, and accompanied by countless tempting ingredients such as fresh shrimp, fish cakes, squid, pig intestines, liver, pig's tripe, sugarcane leaves, crispy fried pork skin... Everyone can freely pick their favorite ingredients. The highlight lies in the broth, made from simmered bone marrow with white radish, carrots, and many other vegetables, creating a sweet, rich, and unique flavor.

A restaurant specializing in hot pot dishes served to tourists in the Cholon food court, Ho Chi Minh City.

With the rain coming, spending the weekend enjoying a steaming hot pot of "Cù Lao" (a type of hot pot) while watching the tiny red lights and hearing the crackling of the embers, and sipping a few glasses of rice wine to remember the pioneering and expansionist contributions of our ancestors, is also something we must do to educate about our cultural traditions.

Tourists enjoy island hot pot at the "Canh Dong Cau Ba" eco-tourism area in Chau Thoi commune.

On the other hand, Ca Mau is rich in produce, especially seafood. The variation of the seafood hot pot dish using fish cakes, shrimp, squid, etc., will create a unique identity for tourists visiting the area. Visitors will surely be amazed by its deliciousness and distinctiveness, especially the hot pot cooked with fresh water spinach.

In the context of Ca Mau province focusing on tourism development, contributing to double-digit growth and concretized through action programs, culinary culture will certainly play an important role in achieving this strategic goal.

Lam Hy

Source: https://baocamau.vn/dac-sac-lau-cu-lao-a122086.html