Sweet and savory water chestnut

Nestled in the fertile countryside along the Red River, Hung Yen not only captivates visitors with its orchards laden with longan fruit, but also with its simple, rustic local products. One of these characteristic gifts is the water chestnut – bearing the sweet and nutty flavor of the alluvial soil.

Việt Nam•03/11/2025

Every autumn, the people of Hung Yen harvest water chestnuts. Small boats gently glide across the lagoon, carefully carrying each dark, spiny water chestnut – a fruit with a distinctive shape resembling buffalo horns, symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and peace.

Inside its dark shell lies a pristine white kernel with a sweet, nutty, and chewy texture. Boiled water chestnuts, peeled while still hot, offer a delightful sweet and fragrant taste with every bite. Furthermore, water chestnuts are used in many other appealing dishes such as water chestnut sweet soup, candied water chestnuts, and dried water chestnuts, adding richness to our local cuisine .

Today, water chestnuts are not only a traditional gift associated with childhood memories, but also a specialty sought after by tourists visiting Hung Yen. Each water chestnut is the culmination of nature, of diligent and creative labor, and a symbol of the simple yet enduring beauty of the Red River Delta countryside.

If you have the chance to visit Hung Yen in the autumn, don't forget to enjoy it. The sweet and nutty taste of water chestnuts allows you to fully appreciate the flavors of the countryside and the gentle hospitality of the local people.

Nguyen Hue - TTXTDLHY

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