Hai Duong specialties will be 'merged' into Hai Phong food tour

Already having a rich culinary background, after merging with Hai Duong, Hai Phong has a series of famous specialties that delight tourists.

Hai Phong has many fairyland destinations and many delicious dishes worth experiencing - Photo: NAM TRAN

According to the list of proposed names and political -administrative centers of 34 new provinces and cities after the merger under Resolution No. 60 of the 11th Central Conference, Hai Duong and Hai Phong will "come under the same roof".

The merged locality is named Hai Phong City, with the political and administrative center located in Hai Phong.

In addition to famous dishes such as crab rice noodles, baguettes, wonton noodles, red jellyfish with shrimp paste, shrimp noodles..., after the merger, the list of must-try specialties in the Hai Phong food tour experience is even longer.

Green bean cake, a specialty gift of Hai Duong land - Source: VNA

Green bean cake

This is the most famous cake of Hai Duong associated with the childhood of many generations, and is not strange to many people of Hai Phong. The cake is made from green beans, sugar and a few other ingredients.

Green bean cakes are made into small square balls, wrapped in cellophane or foil. This dish has a rich sweet taste. The cake tastes better when served with tea.

Thanh Ha lychee garden meets GlobalGAP standards in Thanh Quang commune, Thanh Ha district, Hai Duong - Photo: CHI TUE

Thanh Ha litchi

Thanh Ha litchi is a fruit of Hai Duong that satisfies many demanding export markets such as Japan, the US, Australia...

This fruit is harvested in the summer and has a distinctive delicious taste. The lychee has a thin, bright red skin and thick, juicy flesh. In particular, Thanh Ha lychee has thick flesh and small seeds, which is popular with diners.

Ninh Giang sticky rice cake

Not only is it a rustic dish of Ninh Giang district, gai cake is also a specialty bought as a gift by tourists when coming to Hai Duong.

The cake is made from crushed ramie leaves mixed with sticky rice flour, creating a characteristic aroma for the cake crust. The filling is made from green beans, shredded coconut, lotus seeds… with a sweet, rich taste.

The cake is wrapped in dried banana leaves, and cooked by steaming.

The golden fried shrimp dish is so delicious - Photo: TRINH VIET HIEP

Tu Ky shrimp rolls

Earthworms are mollusks, shaped like earthworms, often living in salt or brackish water environments.

Although it has a somewhat strange shape, the earthworm is a food with high nutritional content and delicious flavor.

In Tu Ky (Hai Duong), earthworms are harvested from September to November every year.

Fried shrimp rolls are a delicious, crispy dish made from a combination of shrimp, eggs, minced meat, a little dried tangerine peel and seasonings to taste.

Currently, Tu Ky earthworms are also exported to China, contributing to the reputation of this specialty.

Hairy crab

Hairy crab, also known as ca ra, is a famous specialty in Thanh Ha district (Hai Duong). Like rươi, the hairy crab season begins in September and ends in November every year.

This crab species is identified by the tuft of smooth hairs at the tip of its claws, hence the name hairy crab.

The way to prepare hairy crab is quite simple, people often steam or boil it with beer and lemongrass.

After the merger, the resonance of Hai Phong and Hai Duong culinary culture promises to help the new province promote its tourism potential and strengths. Thereby attracting tourists to stay and experience longer.

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