Long An specialties are delicious and unique, tourists must try them

Bun Xiem Lo

Bun Xiem Lo, just hearing the name, many people can imagine the origin of this dish. Xiem Lo originated from Khmer cuisine with ingredients including broth made from snakehead fish, served with vermicelli noodles and dipped in salt and chili.

After being introduced to Vietnam, more specifically to Long An , the people here have come up with many variations and created a unique, delicious and irresistible dish of Bun Xiem Lo.

*Bun Xiem Lo is a typical dish that attracts tourists from near and far in Long An. Photo: Hug.blm*

When serving, the seller will put some noodles in the bowl, pour the broth and then add a few pieces of fish cake. Finally, add a bowl of chili salt and the diner is ready for a delicious meal of Xiem Lo noodles. The aroma of turmeric blends with the sweetness of fish meat, and a little bitterness from the water spinach, all bringing a completely new culinary experience when traveling to Long An.

Sour fish soup

As the “gateway” to the West, a land with a dense network of rivers, canals and streams, Long An is very rich in shrimp and fish, especially the goby fish. The goby fish is quite small in size, the largest one is only about the size of 2 fingers. This is a freshwater fish, with very rich meat, naturally sweet and fragrant, and soft bones.

A bowl of hot sour fish soup is quickly scooped up, the smoke billowing, warming the space during the meal. Diners can sip each spoonful of delicious sour soup, the slightly bitter smell of young tamarind, the mildly sour water, pick up a sweet fish with the smell of celery, the spicy taste of chili, the wonderful resonance promises to leave many unforgettable aftertastes. Sour fish soup with tamarind leaves is not only present in family meals but also appears in eateries and restaurants in Long An. Visitors here can find a suitable "address" to enjoy this dish.

*Sour fish soup, a rustic dish with a strong Western flavor that tourists should enjoy when coming to Long An. Photo: Dienmayxanh*

Coconut root salad

If you are still wondering what delicious specialties Long An has, coconut root salad is a delicious dish you should try once when coming here. The dish has a light, cool taste, very suitable to eat on summer days.

The main ingredient of the salad is made from shredded coconut root, soaked in ice to create a crispy, white texture. Next, it is mixed with shrimp, meat, peanuts, herbs, raw vegetables, ... with a little sweet and sour fish sauce, slightly spicy to create a salad that stimulates the taste buds.

*Coconut root salad is a refreshing, anti-boring dish in the summer that many diners love.*

Grilled snakehead fish

Grilled snakehead fish is a rustic dish, familiar to the people of Long An. After being caught fresh, the snakehead fish will be processed and grilled directly on hot coals, the fish's mouth will be inserted with a stick to hold while grilling.

This is also the reason why this dish is called grilled snakehead fish. Right from the moment you see the dish, you will definitely be impressed by the natural aroma of the fish, when eating you will feel the sweetness and fatness of the fish. If combined with vermicelli, rice paper, raw vegetables, sour star fruit, dipped in a little bit of spicy and sour sauce, it will be hard for you to resist this dish.