Quang Ngai specialties - enjoy dishes made from don

The clam from Quang Ngai resembles the clam found in Northern Vietnam, belonging to the mollusk family, and is a special ingredient that can be used to create many incredibly delicious dishes.

Dishes made from the don shellfish are simple and rustic, just like its name suggests. (Source: Don Quang Ngai Cooperative)

With its rustic yet captivating flavor, the clam from Quang Ngai is a special ingredient that transforms into many "super delicious" dishes, leaving any visitor who tastes them with lasting memories of the beloved Quang Ngai region.

For many tourists, the don (a type of shellfish) is still quite unfamiliar, but for many generations of people from the mountainous region of Ấn and the Trà River, this ingredient with its unique name is a part of their childhood memories, and no matter where they go, the simple, rustic taste of their homeland remains unforgettable.

The clam from Quang Ngai resembles the clam found in Northern Vietnam, belonging to the mollusk family. The clam's shell is thin, rhombus-shaped, grayish-green in color, and measures approximately 2cm.

After being harvested, the donkeys are scrubbed clean, thoroughly washed, and soaked to remove all the sand. (Source: VTCnews)

Don (a type of shellfish) live in brackish water and estuaries, so they are common in the Tra and Ve rivers. Their breeding season runs from January to the end of summer, which is also the time when people living around the area harvest them. Because they are buried deep in the sand, the process of harvesting, cleaning, and processing don requires a lot of time, effort, and perseverance.

Many localities also use don (a type of shellfish) in their dishes, but only when tasting it in Quang Ngai can diners fully appreciate the original, distinctive flavor of this ingredient. In particular, dishes made from don are served with Thai chili peppers – an indispensable spice that enhances the aroma and flavor of the dish.

Don nuoc (a type of noodle dish) is eaten with grilled rice paper. (Source: VTCnews)

Don (a type of shellfish) served with rice paper: This is the most characteristic dish among those made from don, sharing many similarities with clams served with rice paper. What could be better than enjoying a bowl of sweet and savory don broth on a rainy or chilly day, breaking off a crispy piece of rice paper, and savoring the spicy kick of chili peppers?

The broth from boiling the don (a type of shellfish) has a subtly sweet and very palatable flavor. (Source: Vietnamnet)

Don soup is a familiar dish in every meal of the people of Quang Nam province. Its refreshing and sweet taste is the flavor of home that any person far from their hometown longs to enjoy.

Stir-fried don (a type of shellfish) - the don meat, after being shelled, is stir-fried with pepper and fish sauce to enhance the flavor, combined with aromatic herbs such as basil, sawtooth coriander, and a little crushed peanuts, making it a perfect dish that goes perfectly with rice.

Stir-fried don (a type of vegetable) is fragrant, flavorful, and incredibly appetizing with rice. (Source: TITC)

Don-don porridge from Quang Ngai is suitable for making porridge thanks to its naturally sweet and savory flavor. When the porridge is cooked until tender, sprinkle with fried onions and scallions for an unforgettable rustic taste.

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