Specialties of Kinh Bac
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The home of quan ho singing is known not only for beautiful folk music but also for its distinctive cuisine. The first speciality that comes to mind when
visiting Bac Ninh is Phu The cakes, which translate as “Husband and Wife”
cakes. Two shiny yellow cakes are wrapped in dzong leaves (Phrynium
placentarium) and tied together with red strings that symbolize the conjugal
bond. The cakes are made of sticky rice flour and colored with ground cape
jasmine seeds. The filling is made of split mung beans and shredded green papaya.
Phu The cakes are a simple yet unforgettable gift from this province. Another
rustic food that locals always recommend to visitors is a special kind of Khuc
cakes (sticky rice balls flavored with cudweed) from Diem Village – the cradle
of melodious quan ho songs. The dark green sticky rice balls look simple but
natives of Diem Village take great care when choosing ingredients, harvesting
the cudweed leaves, and making the complicated filling. Khuc cakes are either
stuffed with beans or meat. The bean filling contains split mung beans (soaked
then steamed) mixed with bacon, fried shallots, and cooked peppercorns. The
meat filling is made of diced bacon mixed with wood ear mushrooms and seasoned
with pepper, fried shallots, and fish sauce. We must also mention Ho chicken – a rare
indigenous breed of chicken that was once used as a tribute to emperors. Ho
chickens are impressively brawny and yield tasty meat. The thick skin turns
golden and delicious after cooking. Local cooks use Ho chickens in many delicious
recipes, including: neck skin covered in thinh (roasted sticky rice powder);
steamed chicken thighs; stir-fried chicken breast with lemongrass and chili;
chicken salad; and roast chicken. While you can buy Phu The cakes in many
tourist destinations in Bac Ninh, visitors should go to Diem Village to enjoy
authentic Khuc cakes. Dishes made from Ho chickens are served in various
restaurants in the city.
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