In Ha Giang, there is a noodle soup with a special broth made from very sour vinegar, mixed with sugar and tapioca.
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Weird noodle dish in Ha Giang, while eating while enjoying because… sour
Referring to the cuisine in Ha Giang rocky plateau, tourists often mention dishes such as thang co, men men, au tau porridge, corn wine, Shan Tuyet tea… Not many people know about the equally famous sour noodle soup. here.
Sour pho was introduced to the northern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang, Lang Son, Cao Bang… from the Man Thanh dynasty (China) more than 300 years ago. In Chinese, sour pho is called “Luong pan”, which means “Cool Pho”. And because it is a cool pho, this dish is only used in the summer.
In the past, sour pho was only used in banquets, but now it has become a favorite breakfast dish of many people in Ha Giang.
Ingredients for sour Pho include: fried pork (char siu), roasted duck, peanuts in oil, homemade sausages or sausages. There are also accompanying vegetables including: basil, fresh garlic, papaya or grated cucumber. The main ingredient is pho, which requires fresh rice noodles to be soft, not dry noodles.
The main thing that makes up the taste of sour pho is the sweet and sour broth. The special broth is made up of a very sour vinegar mixed with sugar, mixed with tapioca flour and a little spice – all brought to a boil and stirred by hand.
Pho is spread evenly on a plate, covered with slices of pork, fried sausage on the side, a few pieces of golden roasted duck with a few tops of basil and a little peanut butter.
Then pour the broth into the sweet and sour pho served with stir-fried chili, chili or soy sauce. To fully enjoy the taste of the dish, we can drink it with corn wine, can also be mulled wine or wine.
In Ha Giang, you can enjoy Ha Giang sour pho at markets in Dong Van town. Sitting on the bench enjoying a bowl of sour pho, listening to a few stories of indigenous people… will bring you an interesting and interesting experience when coming to the rocky plateau.
This dish is sold in many eateries and restaurants in Ha Giang city, Dong Van town, Meo Vac… The price of a bowl of pho ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 VND.