In the chilly weather of Hanoi in the early winter, crab noodle soup stalls are always an attractive destination for diners from all over. Crab noodle soup is a rustic dish, once sold on the streets of Hanoi, associated with the childhood of the 7x, 8x generations. It has become a familiar dish in the memories and subconscious of the capital's people.
Delicious food during the subsidy period in Hanoi
Hanoi crab noodle soup, a rustic yet sophisticated dish, always has a strange appeal. The bowl of noodle seems simple with familiar ingredients such as water spinach, water mimosa, noodles, steamed crab meat, pork rinds and fried onions, but when all are combined, they create a unique symphony of flavors.
This dish was once associated with many people's childhoods because of the image of people carrying noodle soup on poles in every corner during the subsidy period.
Crab noodle soup is not only a delicious dish but also an indispensable part of Hanoi's culinary culture. That simple bowl of noodles has become a symbol, reminding us of small streets and familiar street corners. The flavor of crab noodle soup is like a reminder of an old, simple and warm Hanoi. However, this dish is no longer popular today. In fact, many people often confuse crab noodle soup with crab noodle soup.
A dish that carries the childhood flavors of many generations of Hanoians
Crab noodle soup, a rustic yet flavorful dish, has been associated with many generations of Hanoians. During the subsidy period, when life was still difficult, a hot bowl of crab noodle soup was the simple happiness of many families. The image of street vendors with steaming pots of crab noodle soup on small streets has become a characteristic of old Hanoi. Each bowl of crab noodle soup carries the warmth of humanity, sharing, and family affection. Although life has changed, the flavor of crab noodle soup is always preserved and passed on to the younger generation, as a way to preserve the traditional values of Hanoians.
Delicious food when the cold comes
Unlike vermicelli soup with crab, vermicelli with fish... vermicelli soup uses large vermicelli noodles, similar to Hue beef vermicelli noodles. The vermicelli is specially ordered by the owner. The vermicelli noodles are blanched in hot water and kept warm, so that customers can make it right away when they order. Crab vermicelli soup is made in the traditional style with simple ingredients such as vermicelli, crab fat, ham, meat, fish cakes... Along with that are celery, water spinach, water spinach depending on the season, add a spoonful of golden crab soup and crispy fried pork rinds, fragrant fried onions.
It would be a shame to miss a bowl of crab noodle soup in winter.
The soul of the noodle soup is the broth with a sweet taste from field crabs, pork bones, a slight sourness from tomatoes, and the fragrant aroma of pure fish sauce. The broth is what makes crab noodle soup easily confused with crab noodle soup because both have crab fat and tomatoes. The difference between these two dishes is that crab noodle soup only has half a bowl of broth, not as full and shimmering as pho or other noodle dishes.
Many people confuse crab noodle soup and crab noodle soup.
Many people compare vermicelli soup to a mixed dish rather than a soup. The steaming pot of broth, cooked from pork bones and field crabs, produces a clear liquid with a sweet taste.
The accompanying vegetables are blanched until just cooked, so that they absorb the sweetness of the crab broth while still remaining crispy and not broken. Each season, the noodle soup is served with different types of vegetables such as celery, water spinach or water spinach. The seasoning is usually vinegar, garlic, chili and homemade chili. When enjoying, diners can add chili or vinegar to their taste, helping to enhance the flavor. The sweetness of the crab broth permeates every fiber of the vegetable, combined with a bit of spicy chili, creating a unique symphony of flavors.
The unique flavor is expressed through each ingredient of this dish.
A bowl of noodle soup is just enough for a snack, so it is not much. People who eat a lot can have two bowls at once. But for those who eat it as a snack, just one bowl is enough to make them crave and remember for the next date.
In Hanoi today, there are still some shops selling this dish on Hoe Nhai, Thanh Ha or Nguyen Sieu streets. The pork fat still has a bit of lean meat on it, both fragrant and crispy, yet fatty, attracting generations of Hanoians. The fragrant aroma of a small bowl of vermicelli soup is enough to awaken all the senses. Just a small bowl like that is enough to warm the heart, enough to make you linger forever. It is easy to eat in the winter, slurping a bowl of vermicelli soup for dinner is enough to satisfy that hungry stomach!
