Cháo Lòng Cái Tắc – The Hot Congee for A Cold Day

Cháo lòng (Pork organs congee) is a popular dish in all three regions North, Central, and  South, each place has different cooking methods and flavors depending on the taste of the local people. This dish brings business potential because it suits the taste of many people, and the price is also cheap. In Hau Giang Province, Cháo lòng Cái Tắc ( Cai Tac pork organs congee) is a rustic specialty that many people love.

History

This dish is sold a lot in Cai Tac town, Chau Thanh A district, Hau Giang province. No one knows exactly when this dish appeared, but for the past 30 years, the dish has been present in every stall in the market.

People in the area said that during the subsidy period, the first stalls selling this dish were only concentrated in the market. Today, this famous congee dish is not only found in Cai Tac and Hau Giang but also spread throughout neighboring provinces.

Specialties

On top of the bowl of hot congee will be added some organs such as heart, liver, lean meat

The first difference that creates the unique flavor of this dish is the selection of rice. The rice must be old and dry rice. In addition, it should not be roasted because it will lose its natural aroma.

People carefully select pork organs with the criteria of being the freshest. Pork organs are cooked immediately after cleaning to maintain freshness.

The way of seasoning is also one of the things that makes a dish successful. A bowl of congee usually has the sweet taste of broth from pork organs and the aromatic taste of old rice.

This congee is cooked into thin liquid and has a light brown color, people will feel the sweet aroma and delicious taste of the ingredients.

On top of the bowl of hot congee will be added some organs such as heart, liver, lean meat, etc. A delicious bowl of congee will be served with bean sprouts, herbs, bitter herbs, or banana blossoms.

An important ingredient that contributes to the unique flavor of this specialty is the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce includes fish sauce, fresh chili, and lime juice.

Main ingredient

– Old rice

– Pork organs

– Vegetables (bean sprouts, herbs, bitter herbs, or banana blossoms)

– Fish sauce and other spices

An important ingredient that contributes to the unique flavor of this specialty is the dipping sauce

Recommend some places to enjoy

– Cháo lòng Ngọc Thuý: No. 69/2 National Route 61, Cai Tac town, Chau Thanh A District, Hau Giang province

– Cháo lòng Giang Thị: No. 43C 30 tháng 4 Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City

– Cháo lòng Hưng: No. 7A Nguyen Van Linh Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City

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

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