In Binh Dinh, one of the indispensable dishes during Tet or special occasions is rice vermicelli with pig offal - a culinary quintessence bearing the mark of the land of martial arts heroes.
A plate of rice vermicelli with pork offal with many flavors looks very eye-catching
If the North is proud of its green banh chung, the South is famous for banh tet, then the Central region - specifically Binh Dinh, has banh hoi - a dish with a rustic but attractive flavor.
Quintessence of Binh Dinh cuisine
Coming to Quy Nhon, especially the Phu Tai intersection area, visitors will easily come across crowded eateries where locals and tourists eagerly enjoy the famous "rice porridge with vermicelli".
According to legend, banh hoi has existed for a long time. The name "banh hoi" is also associated with an interesting story: in the past, when this type of cake first appeared, everyone curiously asked each other: "What kind of cake is this?". That question kept repeating itself, and then the name "banh hoi" was born from that.
Competition to display rice vermicelli, a very unique specialty of Binh Dinh
But despite its rustic name, the flavor of the cake is extremely delicate. Made from rice flour, the tiny, white, soft, silky-smooth noodles are steamed and sprinkled with green chives. Banh Hoi is not only beautiful to look at but also brings a sense of elegance and lightness when enjoyed.
Making rice vermicelli is as elaborate as a martial art.
To make a batch of delicious banh hoi, the baker must go through many meticulous steps. The delicious rice is washed thoroughly, soaked overnight, then ground, steamed and kneaded into a smooth, soft mass.
When the dough has reached a certain elasticity, the worker will use a mold to press it into small, even strands. The process of pressing the cake requires skill and precision, like a martial artist practicing soft yet powerful punches.
After pressing, the rice vermicelli will be steamed one more time to keep its softness and then placed on a bamboo tray, lined with fresh banana leaves. The gentle aroma of banana leaves mixed with the rice vermicelli creates a special attraction, making anyone who has eaten it once remember it forever.
The white rice vermicelli dish with green chives looks very eye-catching.
Rice vermicelli with pig offal - a perfect pair
Banh hoi is best eaten with hot pork intestines. The white rice noodles, dotted with green chives, are coated with a layer of rich coconut oil, combined with crispy pork intestines and steaming hot porridge to create a perfect breakfast.
Dip a piece of intestine into a bowl of rich garlic chili fish sauce, eat with some raw vegetables, you will feel the harmony between fatty, rich, fresh, sour, spicy - all blending into an unforgettable symphony of taste.
Not just a breakfast dish, banh hoi long heo also appears on special occasions such as weddings, death anniversaries, festivals or Tet.
For Binh Dinh people, this is not only a delicious dish but also a cultural feature, a part of childhood memories that anyone who goes far away remembers.
Not only combining with pork offal, Binh Dinh rice vermicelli today is also varied with many other attractive dishes such as grilled meat rice vermicelli, spring roll rice vermicelli, shrimp paste rice vermicelli, grilled chicken rice vermicelli or even roasted pork rice vermicelli.
Each combination brings a new experience but still retains the soul of traditional rice vermicelli.
A plate of grilled pork rice vermicelli with many delicious and attractive flavors in Quang Nam that the author had the opportunity to enjoy
People often say: "Banh hoi without chives is like a funeral without trumpets." Indeed, the lush green chives not only highlight the dish but are also the soul of Binh Dinh banh hoi. Looking at a plate of pure white banh hoi, dotted with chives, next to a plate of hot pork offal, no one can resist its appeal.
When you come to Binh Dinh, don't forget to eat rice vermicelli.
Each Vietnamese countryside has its own specialties that reflect the soul of that land. If Phu Yen has tuna eyes, Quang Ngai is famous for don, then Binh Dinh is proud of its banh hoi long heo - a dish that is simple but full of identity.
Coming to the land of martial arts, in the harmonious space of the sea and mountains, in the warm spring weather, sitting next to a tray of hot rice vermicelli with pig intestines, enjoying each piece of soft cake, feeling the sweetness of the pig intestines, the rich taste of the dipping sauce, you will surely understand why this dish is so treasured by Binh Dinh people.
This Tet, if you have the opportunity to travel to the land of martial arts, don't forget to stop by a small roadside restaurant, order a hot bowl of rice vermicelli with pork offal, to fully experience the quintessence of Binh Dinh cuisine - where each dish contains the flavor of the homeland, of humanity, of the joyful Tet holidays.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ve-binh-dinh-an-banh-hoi-long-heo-20250205171724737.htm
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