Ca Mau Cape invites with culinary quintessence

Cuisine has always been considered the “soul” of tourism culture. After the merger, Ca Mau province has more conditions to affirm its position on the culinary tourism map of the Mekong Delta. The rustic delicacies, imbued with the flavors of the Southern rivers, not only delight tourists but also become valuable “assets”, contributing to promoting the sustainable development of the province’s tourism industry.

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Leaders of Ca Mau province visited the food preparation competition of the chefs at the Talented Chef competition with the theme "Quintessence of Ca Mau Culinary Culture".

Unique flavors from the sea and forests of the South

When mentioning Ca Mau, it is hard to forget the delicious flavors of the dishes converging from the ocean, the vast U Minh forest and the vast fields. Nature at the end of the South has bestowed many famous products: firm crabs, sweet giant tiger prawns, flavorful tamarind-fried crabs, unique grilled mudskippers… Each dish not only satisfies the taste buds but also tells the story of the rustic, sincere and generous people of Ca Mau.

Ca Mau tiger prawns have become the main ingredient to prepare many delicious dishes that conquer the taste buds of tourists from near and far. Photo: HUU THO

From U Minh cajuput forest, grilled snakehead fish, fish sauce hotpot, wild honey combined with wild vegetables have become the pride of local residents. Going to the sea, tourists can easily find fresh seafood: salt-roasted mantis shrimp, grilled blood cockles with scallion oil, clams steamed with lemongrass... In particular, the simple but salty salted crab has become a "culinary ambassador", attracting tourists from far and wide to enjoy.

Delicious dishes from Ca Mau crab. Photo: HUU THO

Ca Mau cuisine is not only outstanding in flavor but also in the rustic way of preparation, preserving the natural freshness. It is this simplicity that creates a special appeal, difficult to confuse with any other region.

Cuisine – the “soul” of Ca Mau tourism

In the tourism development strategy, cuisine has always been a prominent strength. Annual festivals and weeks promoting local delicacies have contributed to creating a unique mark for Dat Mui. Many tourists share that coming to Ca Mau is not only to explore the southernmost part of the country, but also to enjoy a "culinary paradise" at the end of the country.

Delicious dishes crystallized from the ocean, the vast U Minh forest and the immense fields make up the quintessence of Ca Mau culinary culture.

Ms. Le Ngoc Thao, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, emotionally shared: “I have been to many places in the West, experienced many delicious dishes, but Ca Mau cuisine left a very special impression. The rich sweetness of crab, the aroma of grilled snakehead fish in the middle of U Minh forest or salted crab with white rice... makes me linger forever. The food here is not only delicious but also associated with the experience and sincerity of the people.”

Community tourism models, homestays, and tours experiencing the flood season are all associated with culinary culture. Tourists can join the locals in catching fish, picking vegetables, catching clams, visiting crab traps, etc., and then prepare the food on the spot. The feeling of sitting in the middle of a garden, enjoying a rustic meal, listening to the wind blowing through the mangroves, and the birds calling their flocks, leaves a deep and unforgettable impression.

Towards World Tourism Day on September 27 , the Ca Mau tourism industry is promoting cuisine as a "bridge" to spread the local image, both creating economic value and contributing to positioning the Ca Mau tourism brand in the overall development of national tourism.

The culinary area at the "Quintessence of Ca Mau Culinary Culture" Festival in 2025 always attracts a large number of tourists to visit, experience and enjoy.

Visitors experience and enjoy the famous Banh Xeo A Mat at the culinary space of Ca Mau and Ho Chi Minh City within the framework of the "Quintessence of Ca Mau Culinary Culture" Festival in 2025.

Spreading values, affirming the brand

Ca Mau is turning culinary quintessence into a competitive advantage, focusing on preserving traditional craft villages, encouraging the creation of new dishes and training professional service personnel. Linking cuisine with ecotourism, culture and community creates a sustainable direction. Typical products such as Ba Khia fish sauce, Rach Goc dried shrimp, U Minh dried snakehead fish, Nam Can shrimp crackers... not only appear in stalls but also become gifts loved by tourists.

Rach Goc salted crab becomes a "culinary ambassador" to conquer the most demanding customers.

Ca Mau cuisine reflects the identity of the South, a blend of Kinh - Hoa - Khmer cultures, standing out with its freshness, simplicity but sophistication. Familiar dishes such as A Mat pancakes, Ngan Dua rice cakes, spicy beef noodles, crabs, shrimps, three-sided crabs, and fish sauce... are both rich in cultural value and a source of pride for the people.

Speaking at the “Quintessence of Ca Mau Culinary Culture” Festival, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Ngo Vu Thang emphasized: The festival not only introduces delicious specialties but also promotes culinary values ​​in the overall Vietnamese culture, connecting businesses, artisans and the community, promoting cultural tourism, and enhancing local brands. From here, many unique culinary tourism products blend with ecological, community and cultural tours, helping Ca Mau become a “destination not to be missed” with the message: “Ca Mau – The journey to the end of the South, where nature and peace converge”.

The chefs meticulously presented the competition dishes.

Visitors experience noodle soup at the food court.

Tourists buy Nam Can shrimp crackers as gifts for relatives.

The culinary quintessence of Ca Mau, crystallized from the sea - forest - fields, is not only the pride of the people of the southernmost part of the country but also the "key" for local tourism to take off, spreading cultural values ​​and love for the homeland.

The culinary quintessence of Ca Mau, converging from the sea, forests and fields, is not only the pride of the people in the southernmost region of the country but also the "key" for local tourism to reach far. The festival "Quintessence of Ca Mau Culinary Culture" brings a complete experience of the flavors of Dat Mui, while conveying the love for the homeland and pride in the culinary identity where the forest, sea and alluvium blend together. This is also a hospitable invitation from Dat Mui: come to Ca Mau - the meeting place of cultural quintessence, nature and peace.

Kim Truc

Source: https://baocamau.vn/dat-mui-goi-moi-tu-tinh-hoa-am-thuc-a122725.html