Tiết canh tôm hùm aka Lobster raw blood pudding is a strange dish that few people know about. With a unique and novel way of preparation and the chef’s ingenuity, this dish is known as one of Vung Tau’s specialties, creating a unique feature of the cuisine here.
Specialties
To make this dish, standard lobsters must be those weighing over 1 kilogram. People need to have experience and skill to know which part of the lobster is rich in blood and how to get all the blood. Because this is a unique specialty, many tourists want to see firsthand how it is prepared.
The lobster meat is boiled, cut into small pieces, and displayed on a plate. Next, people add a little chopped vegetables and finally sprinkle Lobster raw blood pudding on top with peanuts and coriander, creating a unique and delicious dish.
Lobster raw blood pudding is opaque green and tastes like jelly, a bit fatty and fleshy but not at all fishy.
People also eat this dish with rice paper, green bananas, and sour star fruit. The chewy, sweet lobster meat blends with the fatty blood pudding, peanuts, and extremely attractive accompanying vegetables, bringing a memorable taste experience.
Main ingredient
– Lobster
– Peanuts and coriander
Nutritional value
Lobster raw blood pudding contains many essential nutrients. Lobster blood contains quite little fat and carbohydrates, and is a rich source of protein, rich in omega-3, calcium, and protein.
In particular, this dish is very suitable to eat with beer because it will help people avoid getting drunk.
Recommend some places to enjoy
– Hải Phương Restaurant: No. 685 – 695 30 Tháng 4 Street, Rach Dua Ward, Vung Tau City
– Imperial Vung Tau Restaurant: No. 159 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Tiết canh tôm hùm is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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