Feel like Eel

In Vietnam. each region has its own specialities. Eel is common in all three regions of the

country, often served in a variation of two recipes - dried eel or vermicelli soup with eel. The most traditional dish is eel gruel of Nghe An province, which has an intense hot

and salty flavor of the sea.

Witt simple rural ingreclients, each region has rnude its own twist on eel. To accompany rice wine, the most suitable dish is eel roasted with salt. This recipe is quite unique and detailed. The eel is steamed with salt and citronella in a terra-cotta pot. This method lets eel retain its taste, while picking up the other spicy flavors. Eel grilled in bamboo tube is another popular dish. For this dish, the eel is grilled slowly over coal then mixed with spices and vegetables. Eel grilled in bamboo tube is a well-known flavor of the northern delta.

 

Other dishes must be mentioned. Eel simmered with green banana and tofu is very popular in northern Vietnam, and tastes mildly sour. Prepared a golden color of saffron, this dish may be served with vermicelli as a delicious summer dish. Eel simmered with coconut milk is a southern specialty. The eel is put on a layer of citronella and topped with a layer a “nhao” leaves. Coconut milk is poured into the pot and bought to a simmer. This dish is best served with peanuts.

 

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