Chả rươi also known as Sandworm omelet, is a famous specialty of Hanoi. This dish is deliciously fragrant, eaten with coriander, basil, and sweet and sour fish sauce. This dish was included in the book “Delicious Tastes of Hanoi” by writer Vũ Bằng and became a specialty that tourists should try.
History
Chả rươi is a rare Vietnamese dish that is popular in the North, especially in Hanoi. This dish has been known for a long time because it appeared in Hanoi decades ago. It’s uncommon even among locals because rươi (Sandworm), which dwells in northern wetlands, can be found only in the fall. For the rest of the year, frozen rươi can also be used for this dish, but the best rươi is still fresh ones.
This dish is made with eggs and rươi, a kind of rươi typically harvested between late autumn and early winter in northern localities. Rươi is normally found in brackish waters in the northern coastal provinces of Hai Duong and Quang Ninh, as well as in Hai Phong City.
Specialties
Rươi is a strange sea insect that only lives in some areas adjacent to brackish water and fresh water near the sea. The unique flavor, diversity of nutritional ingredients, and scarcity in quantity have turned rươi into a specialty that everyone wants to enjoy. Hanoi does not have rươi, but the delicious rươi dishes in Hanoi are famous throughout the country. This dish is a combination of regional specialties and traditional cuisine that creates the charm of this land.
The rich, sweet taste of rươi meat, mixed with chicken eggs, tangerine peel, and fragrant basil, is so attractive that once you eat it, you will remember it forever.
Chả rươi Hà Nội have a greasy taste and are meticulously prepared according to the culinary tastes of the ancients. A delicious chả rươi is one that is evenly hot, crispy, and golden on the outside, but the meat inside is still soft and fatty, not dry.
Along with enriching Vietnamese cuisine, chả rươi Hà Nội also contributes to the diversity of Vietnamese culture. It was mentioned in much poetry and literature, both naturally and simply.
Main ingredient
– Rươi
– Flour
– Eggs
– Spices (such as salt, pepper, garlic, and shallots)
How to eat chả rươi
Chả rươi is best when it’s still hot, served with hot rice or noodles. The accompanying dipping sauce is delicious fish sauce mixed with kumquats, garlic, chili, and a little coriander, herbs… You can flexibly eat chả rươi and noodles, with sweet and sour fish sauce to make it more delicious.
The dipping sauce is carefully selected. They use delicious pure fish sauce soaked with purple onions to create a delicious taste. When enjoying, there will be the pungent aroma of onions and the salty, delicate taste of fish sauce. Fragrant and fragrant spring rolls, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside are the quintessence of Hanoi cuisine. During rươi season, enjoying this specialty will help you fully feel the beauty of Hanoi’s traditional culinary culture.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Hưng Thịnh: What makes the brand restaurant is the meticulous and sophisticated selection of ingredients.
Address: No. 1 Hang Chieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Gia Ngư: Chả rươi has a moderate price and delicious taste. In particular, the chả rươi noodles noodle soup is also very good and loved by many diners.
Address: No. 25 Gia Ngu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Hằng Béo: The way of making chả rươi is not too different, however, thanks to the rich seasoning, the dish is always delicious and has a unique flavor.
Address: No. 244 Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Chả rươi is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
Get an opportunity to enjoy wonderful Vietnamese cuisine through Vietnam E-Visa!