Da Nang people, like many people living in the Central region, are rustic and simple, so the dishes are also simple and not fussy in preparation, from main dishes to specialty snacks. However, the delicate and rich taste is impeccable. Nguyen Sinh, also known as Uncle Xjnk, a famous food vlogger in Da Nang, affirmed: "Da Nang snacks are an indispensable experience when coming to this city. There are snacks that are only available in Da Nang, which you will not be able to find anywhere else."
Uncle Xjnk - tiktoker specializing in reviewing cuisine in Da Nang
Rice paper rolls - the taste of childhood
Banh trang kep is not only a rustic dish, but also brings a unique, harmonious flavor. Therefore, it is not surprising that this dish is loved by many diners in Da Nang. Banh trang kep here is sold everywhere, from deep alleys to crowded streets.
Uncle Xjnk shared: “The fatty rice paper served with the thick and rich beef dipping sauce is a perfect pair. This is a snack that has been with me since high school until now, the taste of childhood cannot be replaced by anything.”
A variety of rice paper rolls for you to choose from
At the banh trang kep shops, diners will enjoy hot cakes, freshly grilled over charcoal. The delicious flavor of the spices combined with the filling and a little bit of fried onion creates an unforgettable rich taste. The pate is carefully and meticulously made, has no bad smell and is low in fat, avoiding the feeling of being full when eating. Diners can cut the cake into bite-sized pieces and dip it in the thick, sweet, and light beef sauce typical of the Central region. That rich dipping sauce makes Da Nang banh trang kep special, completely different from banh trang kep in any other province.
Banh beo, eat and love
Banh beo Da Nang, a familiar snack, loved and favored by locals as well as tourists from near and far. Not only a traditional cake, banh beo is also a typical flavor of this place, carrying within it unique and delicate spices.
For those who have never tried it, there are many types of Banh Beo in Da Nang. There is a type that is as small as an ear, so the people of Da Nang affectionately named it “Banh Beo Tai”. The other type of Banh Beo is pre-molded in a round cup, so it is called “Banh Beo Chen”. The main ingredient to make Banh Beo is rice flour, so the cake has a characteristic opaque white color.
Banh beo, a rich and distinctive flavor of the Central region
“Not only that, Da Nang banh beo is also special because of its two types of fillings, each with its own name. The dry filling is made from shrimp, meat, and fish that have been marinated with spices and grilled over hot coals to reduce the fishy smell, giving it a rich, fatty taste. The wet filling is made from lean meat, wood ear mushrooms, and spices to taste.”, Uncle Xjnk explained.
When serving to diners, the seller will sprinkle the filling evenly on top of the cake. The white banh beo when decorated with the filling looks extremely beautiful. However, the most important factor to make banh beo delicious and attractive is the sweet and sour dipping sauce. The recipe for making banh beo dipping sauce is simple but "super delicious". The fish sauce will be diluted with a little boiled water to cool, add lemon, sugar, minced garlic and chili, creating a characteristic sweet and sour taste, very "delicious" to eat with the cake.
Rice paper, rustic but not ordinary
Banh trang dap is known as a cheap Da Nang snack but has captivated many diners. Different from its simple appearance, the way to prepare banh trang dap is extremely elaborate, requiring the baker to be careful and meticulous. Banh trang dap is made from fragrant rice, with moderate elasticity so that the surface of the cake is not thick, smooth and shiny.
Thin wet rice paper layer inside, crispy rice paper outside, with a bowl of fish sauce, simple but very tasty
When the cake is just cooked, the baker will use a thin bamboo stick to slide under the edge of the cake to remove it from the mold so that the cake still retains its original shape, and with the other hand, pour a new batch. The wet rice cake is thin on the inside, the rice paper is crispy on the outside. When eating, diners use their hands to hit it so that the two types of rice paper stick together. That is why the name "broken rice paper" was born. Besides the crispy rice paper, the highlight of this dish is the dipping sauce. The clear, thick fish sauce, combined with a little minced garlic, creates an irresistible delicious flavor.
Uncle Xjnk said, this dish is simple from the ingredients to the way of eating, because it is a dish of the rustic, honest Quang people. A dish that is not luxurious, now has become a specialty of this land. There is no Quang people who have not eaten rice paper, it leaves a deep impression in their hearts, to the point that when they come to a new land, their hearts are always filled with longing for the taste of their homeland.
Snails, rich in coastal flavor
Coming to Da Nang at any time of the year, every afternoon after swimming in the sea, invite friends to enjoy a plate of snails with a bottle of beer, an elegant pleasure that captivates tourists from all over the world. Snails, the familiar name that Da Nang people use to refer to snails stir-fried with lemongrass and chili.
This signature dish is made from fresh snails, imbued with the spicy flavor of lemongrass and chili, combined with natural ingredients to create a unique, delicious and unforgettable flavor.
Spicy snails with chili and strong lemongrass aroma attract many diners here.
To ensure the freshness of the snails, the seller needs to choose the freshest and cleanest snails, soak them in rice water and fresh chili to clean them. Then, the snails are boiled with lemon leaves and pickled cucumber water to create sweetness and a fragrant aroma.
This snack is enjoyed by sipping with a bowl of sweet and sour sauce, with a little lemongrass and chili to enhance the flavor. The spicy, delicious taste of the dish makes you irresistible, nibbling each piece of snail and sucking each drop of sauce, all bringing a wonderful experience to your taste buds. If you come to Da Nang, do not forget to enjoy this snack for a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.
