Xôi Xíu – “National Breakfast Dish” of Nam Dinh Citizens

This is a traditional dish of Nam Dinh locals. This dish is not only a traditional breakfast food for people in Nam Dinh province. It is also a dish that contains many memories with a hometown flavor, a delicious dish to treat guests from far away whenever they have the opportunity to visit. 

From early in the morning, the shops selling Xôi xíu (sticky rice) on both sides of the road were crowded with people coming to eat and buy food. Customers who buy sticky rice come from all backgrounds and ages, from workers and motorbike taxi drivers to students, so we can see the appeal of this dish.

History

Eye-catching bowl of xôi xíu

Xôi xíu originates from Nam Dinh province, where friendly and simple people create a wonderful dish. Since ancient times, this has been a breakfast dish for everyone. Thanks to its delicious taste, it has become one of the specialties of Nam Dinh Province that any tourist coming here wants to enjoy.

Main ingredient

  • White sticky rice is made from fragrant sticky rice, so the grains are very soft and shiny.
  • Toppings include char siu meat, sausage, and an indispensable fragrant, rich sauce with a spicy taste of pepper.

A bowl of sticky rice is still warm. Mixed in the pure white color of sticky rice grains are pieces of pink sausage and a few slices of lean and soft char siu meat. You just need to mix the bowl of sticky rice well and feel the aroma of the sticky rice and the sweetness of the soft stewed pork that melts in your mouth.

Mixed in the pure white color of sticky rice grains are pieces of pink sausage and a few slices of lean and soft char siu meat

Recommend some places to enjoy

  • Xôi xíu Phùng: Traditional sticky rice restaurant for more than 40 years in Nam Dinh.

Address: No. 61 Hang Sat Street, Nguyen Du Ward, Nam Dinh City

  • Xôi xíu cô Liên:

Address: No. 44 Bac Ninh Street, Nam Dinh City

Currently, anywhere in Nam Dinh, you can also easily find fragrant sticky rice with an undeniably delicious taste. Xôi xíu is sold at shops along both sides of the road. Main roads where many people are passing by, or shops near schools, companies, factories, etc. 

In addition, you can also see street vendors on roads where only people live every day. morning. At that place, you will easily see many people stopping on the side of the road to buy a small box of sticky rice for themselves or their relatives.

If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Xôi xíu is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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