Gà Đốt Ô Thum, or Tri Tôn grilled chicken, is a popular Vietnamese dish made with chicken that is grilled over an open flame until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. It is a specialty of the Tri Tôn district in the An Giang province of Vietnam and is known for its smoky flavor and unique cooking method.
The chicken used to prepare this dish must be parboiled chicken, quite similar to chicken, but each chicken only weighs about 1.3kg to 1.8kg. Although the chicken is small, the skin is thin and the meat is very firm and juicy. In particular, TriTon people do not prepare the chicken to sell to customers, but when someone orders, the chicken begins to be butchered, marinated, and cooked. That’s why O Thum fried chicken is always fresh, hot, and fragrant.
Gà Đốt Ô Thum is made with a young chicken that is marinated in a mixture of spices, including turmeric, lemongrass, and galangal. The chicken is then grilled over a charcoal fire until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. The chicken is typically served with a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers. It is also often served with a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables, such as lettuce, basil, and mint.
History
The history of Gà Đốt Ô Thum is not well-documented, but it is believed to have originated in the Tri Tôn district of An Giang province. The dish is thought to have been influenced by Khmer culture, which has a long history in the region.
The dish is thought to have been inspired by a similar Khmer dish called “Bai Sach Chrouk”. Gà Đốt Ô Thum quickly became popular among the local population and is now one of the most popular dishes in the An Giang province of Vietnam. It is also popular in other parts of Vietnam and can be found at many restaurants and street food stalls.
Specialties
Besides the common spices, this dish also has a special ingredient: wishing leaves. Wishing tree is considered a rare specialty of That Son – Bay Nui An Giang region, grown extensively in two districts, Tri Ton and Tinh Bien. Wishing leaves have a slightly astringent taste like lemon leaves but are more fragrant, not bitter, and retain their scent for a long time. People often marinate chicken with wish leaves before burning it to create a unique aromatic flavor.
Before burning the chicken, people will put a layer of lemongrass leaves and wish leaves underneath and add cooking oil. After that, the chicken will be burned in a red fire for 20 – 30 minutes until the skin is golden brown. The fire used to burn the chicken must burn very loudly and then gradually decrease so that the chicken is cooked evenly. When the O Thum chicken is cooked, it will have crispy, beautiful golden skin, soft, sweet meat, and especially an extremely unique aroma that is unmistakable.
Main ingredients
– Chicken
– Kaffir Lime Leaves
– Spice (garlic, pepper, chili, lemongrass, cilantro,…)
– Rice (for serving)
– Dipping sauce (typically made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and garlic)
Where to find Gà Đốt Ô Thum Tri Ôn
Gà Đốt Ô Thum can be found at many restaurants and street food stalls in the An Giang province of Vietnam. It can also be found at many restaurants and street food stalls in other parts of Vietnam.
- Gà đốt Ô Thum Thành Đạt: Khu du lịch Hồ Ô Thum, xã Ô Lâm, huyện Tri Tôn, tỉnh An Giang.
- Gà đốt Ô Thum Thảo Nguyên: Xã Ô Lâm, huyện Tri Tôn, tỉnh An Giang.
- Gà đốt Ô Thum Trí Hải: Số 69 đường 3 Tháng 2, khóm 5, thị trấn Tri Tôn, huyện tri Tôn, tỉnh An Giang.
Gà Đốt Ô Thum is a delicious and smoky Vietnamese grilled chicken dish that is worth trying. It is a great way to experience the flavors of the An Giang province of Vietnam and the local cuisine. If you want to try this tasty dish, you can visit Vietnam in any season and don’t forget to apply for a Visa. With the easy and fast Visa procedures, you can travel to Vietnam at any time!
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