Chả cốm also known as grilled pork paste with young green sticky rice is a rustic specialty dish of Hanoi. Unlike other types of Vietnamese sausage such as sandworm omelet (chả rươi), fishcakes (chả cá), and squid patties (chả mực) which are made mainly from seafood and have a slightly fishy smell, chả cốm is made mainly from cốm (green rice) and have the aroma of it. This is a popular dish in the fall when the weather cools in Hanoi. In autumn, one of the indispensable dishes of Hanoians’ meals is chả cốm.
History
Chả cốm Hà Nội is not an anonymous dish, it marks an important place in Vietnam’s culinary history. The origin of chả cốm can be traced back to the feudal era when it appeared as a delicious dish suitable for the taste of royalty and aristocrats. Made from simple ingredients such as green rice and meat, fried green rice demonstrates sophistication in combination and preparation, creating an impressive dish.
Chả cốm has undergone major changes throughout its hundred ears of history. During different periods, from the feudal era to the modern era, this dish has adapted and evolved to meet the needs of the times. From being a royal culinary dish, chả cốm has become a familiar part of the daily lives of Hanoians in the capital. And it continues to be a delicious symbol of Hanoi to this day.
Specialties
- The harmony between green rice and pork: Chả cốm conquers diners because of the delicate combination of delicious green rice grains and fatty pork. Green rice is often soft and fragrant thanks to the cooking and the interaction with delicious pork. The blend of green rice and pork creates a special flavor, awakening all diners’ senses.
- Delicious and greasy: Chả cốm dish has a unique flavor with the sweet and greasy taste of pork. The aroma of the crispy golden crust and the delicious taste make anyone who enjoys will admire it.
- Chả cốm is not only a delicious dish, it also has high nutritional value and is very good for health. This dish has a high content of Vitamin B6, which can strengthen the immune system and provide protein to help the body metabolize and synthesize food quickly. In addition, it also contains many essential nutrients for the body such as Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and iron.
Main ingredient
- Vietnamese pork paste (giò sống)
- Minced pork
- Fresh green rice (cốm)
- Purple onions, pepper, cooking oil, fish sauce,…
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Cốm Việt: During his visit to Vietnam in May 2016, former US President Barack Obama visited here to buy cốm. Cốm Việt is like a simple, charming, and priceless hometown gift of Hanoians.
Address: Cốm Village, Tu Lien District, Hanoi
- Cốm Mộc Hà Nội: This is one of the oldest chả cốm restaurants in Hanoi. Chả cốm here still retains the fragrant, attractive taste of the new green rice. As well as the natural, fresh sweetness of clean pork combined with the salty, aromatic taste of pure fish sauce.
Address: No. 11/50 Me Tri Thuong Street, Nam Tu Lien District, Hanoi
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Chả cốm is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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