Bún thang lươn is a specialty dish from Hung Yen Province that has long been famous for its attractive flavor and stimulating taste buds. This is one of the specialty dishes that Hung Yen people living far from home, or diners who have the opportunity to return to this land, will find and enjoy. For the people of Hung Yen, bún thang lươn has become “legendary”, a breakfast dish that is both easy to eat and nutritious, making people fascinated no matter how many times they have eaten it.
History
When talking about bun thang, people often only remember the sophistication in the way of preparation and the variety of ingredients of the dish, but few people know its true origin. Legend has it that bún thang was actually born from the abundance of leftover food in the Tet offering tray, so people came up with this dish to relieve boredom and avoid waste.
Main ingredient
When talking about bún thang lươn, people will easily think of familiar ingredients such as vermicelli, shredded chicken, sausage, sliced eggs, laksa leaves, and pork belly.
The unique feature of this dish lies in the special ingredients, lươn (eels), and fragrant sweet broth. The eel will be carefully prepared, then boiled, marinated to get the meat, and then stir-fried until fragrant with spices such as onions and turmeric to remove the fishy smell, or cut the fresh eel into long pieces and fry it crispy. To create a delicious bún thang lươn, people need to use more than 20 different types of ingredients.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Phố Hiến xưa: No. 17 Nguyen Cong Hoan Street, Hung Yen City
- Thế Kỷ Gốc Sanh: No 330 Dien Bien Street, Quang Trung Ward, Hung Yen City
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bún thang lươn is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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