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Hotpot - A unique dish not to be missed when coming to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne

13/09/2024 113 views

As one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country, Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan province) also attracts tourists with a series of delicious specialties. Besides attractive names such as dried squid, grouper hotpot, banh quai vac,..., visitors to this place can also enjoy many other famous dishes, including hotpot.

1. Origin and meaning of Hotpot

Lau tha is a traditional dish of Phan Thiet people, often prepared during festivals or when the house has distinguished guests. This dish is not only delicious but also reflects the simple, generous and sea-oriented lifestyle of the people here. The word "tha" in the name of the dish means the way to enjoy the dish, when the ingredients are dropped into the boiling broth, creating a perfect combination of flavors and colors.
 

2. Main ingredients in Hotpot

Lau tha is made from many different ingredients, but the most important is anchovy. Some places also make this dish from sardines or anchovies (the types of fish that appear a lot here). The time to catch anchovies is from April to November of the lunar calendar every year. At this time, fishermen in the South Central coastal provinces such as Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Khanh Hoa... are busy in the anchovy harvest season. 
 
To make a delicious hotpot, people must choose fresh anchovies of uniform size. Although only as small as a finger, each fish is carefully cleaned and processed quickly to retain its freshness.
 
After cleaning the fish, the chef uses a sharp knife to fillet the fish and then dips it in lemon juice. This step effectively removes the fishy smell. Next, the fish is marinated with a mixture of ginger juice, chili, and crushed garlic to give the fish an attractive light pink color, firm and flavorful meat.
 
 

3. Hotpot – A culinary experience not to be missed when coming to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne

 
Hotpot is usually placed in a bamboo tray lined with banana leaves, creating a beautiful flower shape with ingredients arranged in layers of pink-red banana leaves, looking very attractive. The "pistil" is the plate of anchovies placed in the middle. 
 
Surrounding the fish dish are side dishes including boiled pork, julienned fried eggs, split cucumbers, banana blossoms, unripe mangoes, etc. This arrangement not only makes the dish more eye-catching but also implies the image of small basket boats that have been associated with fishermen for many years.
 
The dish is served right on the table and diners can enjoy hot pot in two ways. The first way is to eat it dry (also known as eating it cold). Diners put the noodles and other ingredients in a bowl, then pour the sauce on top and mix well. This sauce is considered the "soul" of the dish, made from banana, garlic, dried tamarind, chili and roasted peanuts, mixed together in a balanced ratio and then pureed. Although they all include the same ingredients, each person and each restaurant has a different secret to making the sauce.
 
 
The second way to enjoy is for diners to pour hot pot broth that is being heated on a charcoal stove. The hot dish with broth from shrimp and bone broth, tomatoes, pineapple, onions creates a natural sweet and sour taste. Diners choose the ingredients they like, put them in a bowl and pour boiling hot pot broth on top and enjoy with dipping sauce, different from dipping ingredients into the broth pot like regular hot pot dishes.
 
Hotpot also brings an interesting culinary culture experience. Tourists coming to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne often choose this dish to feel the sophistication and creativity in the preparation of the local people. From there, tourists can understand more about the culture and people here.
 
If you need to rent a car to Phan Thiet, please contact Minh Han Transport Tourism Company immediately. We are one of the leading reputable car rental companies on the Phan Thiet - Saigon route. With a team of experienced, friendly and professional drivers, we are committed to bringing you safe and comfortable trips. All of our drivers are well trained, know the routes well and always comply with traffic rules.
 
 

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