NOSTALGIC FOOD OF THE CAPITAL
When mentioning Hanoi, people often think of typical dishes such as pho, bun cha, bun thang... However, there is a rustic dish that bears the mark of the capital that not everyone knows about, which is bean porridge.
On every ancient moss-covered street, hidden in simple street vendors, bean porridge has become a simple dish that is hard to ignore, bearing the mark of Hanoi, especially in difficult years.
Bean porridge - a familiar street food of Hanoi people
This simple, rustic dish does not have expensive ingredients or a sophisticated recipe, but it makes Hanoians remember it forever. Because besides being delicious and refreshing, bean porridge is also a part of the childhood of many people who used to live in the capital.
Green bean porridge is a dish associated with many generations of Hanoians, once called "poor people's porridge". As the name suggests, the main ingredients of the dish are green bean/black bean porridge, fried beans, and pickled eggplant.
In a short time, the street vendors selling bean porridge have become an indispensable part of the daily life of Hanoians. The hot, steaming bowl of porridge, combined with the elegant aroma of rice, the rich taste of green beans, the mild sourness of pickled eggplant and the strong saltiness of shrimp paste, all blend together to create an unforgettable culinary symphony.
Rustic dishes associated with memories of Hanoi that leave lasting memories
Bean porridge is not only a light and easy-to-eat dish, but also a symbol of the resilience and resilience of Hanoians during difficult times. When food and clothing were scarce, a simple bowl of bean porridge became a source of comfort and encouragement for the people here.
For generations of Hanoians born and raised in difficult years, bean porridge is not only a simple dish but also a part of childhood memories full of memories. Thinking back to those years, we imagine the image of bean porridge street vendors weaving through every small street, the loud cries of the vendors and the moments of family reunion with a hot bowl of porridge.
Bean porridge has become a delicious, irreplaceable dish in the hearts of Hanoians and diners from near and far.
DELICIOUS DISHES FOR HOT DAYS IN HANOI
Although it is a popular dish, it has been elevated to become a typical culinary feature of Hanoi. Although it is considered a bit rustic, salted bean porridge is still carefully prepared to please gourmets. Many people believe that this dish has the ability to cool the body, so it is often popular in the summer, especially on hot days.
Diners can imagine simple ingredients such as: cooked rice, mixed with the sweet taste of green beans or black beans, the fatty taste of crispy fried tofu, the sour taste of pickled eggplant, all blending to create an attractive culinary symphony.
Porridge is made from simple ingredients.
Crispy aromatic bean pieces create an indispensable flavor for the dish.
Thanks to the main ingredients of rice, green beans or black beans and pickled eggplant, bean and eggplant porridge has a refreshing effect, helping to cool the body effectively. This dish is cooked until soft and smooth, so it is easy to digest, suitable for people who are sick or have a weak digestive system.
As the name suggests, the main ingredients of the dish are green bean or black bean porridge and fried beans, pickled eggplant. One of the ingredients that contributes to the flavor of the dish is pickled eggplant. After buying the eggplant, dry it in the sun until it is slightly wilted to become crispy, then clean it, soak it in diluted salt water and press it for 4 days.
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One of the ingredients that contributes to the flavor of the dish is pickled eggplant. After buying the eggplant, dry it in the sun until it is slightly wilted to become crispy, then clean it, soak it in diluted salt water and press it for 4 days.
Wandering through the small streets, you will see street vendors sitting on the sidewalk. A few small chairs are set up. The hot pot of porridge is scooped into bowls, then the beans are cut, and pickled eggplant is placed in the bowl. The secret recipe has been passed down for decades and is still the same. The customers are all acquaintances, just look at their faces and they will measure out the bowls, without asking much.
Not only does it score points for its rustic, health-friendly ingredients, but the dish also has a rather eye-catching appearance with the combination of colors of beans and eggplant. The bowls of porridge have a natural light yellow color from green beans or dark red from black beans, topped with delicious slices of fried beans and round eggplant.
Sipping each spoonful of smooth porridge, diners will taste the richness of the beans mixed with the fatty, fragrant, rich tofu, extremely pleasant. Biting into a piece of crunchy, salty eggplant, the flavor of the porridge becomes even more attractive.
Smooth porridge is a light afternoon snack for the capital's residents.
This dish is also sold with stewed ribs, stir-fried chicken with mushrooms, and minced meat to give customers a variety of choices. The price of each porridge ranges from 12,000 VND. In addition, if you order salted eggs or ca la thau (dried radish), you will pay an additional 5,000 - 10,000 VND.
Although it is just a rustic dish with simple ingredients, but with the skillful preparation of the seller, this dish is irreplaceable in the hearts of Hanoians and diners from near and far. If you have the opportunity to travel to the capital, do not forget to enjoy this specialty dish!
