24th - Culinary arts

Phu Tho cuisine carries the rustic flavors of the midland region, featuring simple yet distinctive dishes such as ear-shaped cakes, Thanh Son sour meat, salted arrowroot greens, and Da River fish. Each dish not only reflects the skill of the local people but also embodies cultural values and sincere emotions, leaving unforgettable impressions on visitors when they come to the ancestral land.

Thanh Sơn Sour Meat

Thanh Son Sour Meat is a famous specialty of Thanh Son District, Phu Tho Province, closely associated with the life and culinary culture of the mountainous midland people. It is a traditional dish often present during festivals, Tet holidays, and when entertaining distinguished guests. The sour meat is made from fresh pork (mainly shoulder meat), sliced thin, mixed with roasted rice powder, salt, and spices, then naturally fermented. Thanks to its special preparation, the meat has a mild sour taste, fragrant with rice powder, not greasy, and very easy to eat. Thanh Son Sour Meat is usually served with: fig leaves, guava leaves, bitter melon leaves, ginseng leaves, fresh vegetables, dipped in soy sauce or chili fish sauce. This combination creates a harmonious flavor, rich in mountain and forest character. Thanh Son Sour Meat is not only a dish but also a distinctive culinary culture of Phu Tho, chosen by many tourists as a specialty to take home as a gift, helping to promote the image of the Land of the Ancestors.

Da River Lang fish

Da River Lang fish is one of the famous specialties of the Da River region, closely associated with the cuisine and life of the people in the Hoa Binh – Phu Tho area after the merger. The fish mainly inhabits deep, fast-flowing waters, so its flesh is firm, fragrant, and has very few bones. The Da River Lang fish has white, firm meat, a natural sweet taste, thin skin, and low fat. Thanks to the clean water environment of the Da River, the fish is highly valued for its quality and nutritional value. Da River Lang fish is often prepared into many delicious dishes such as: charcoal-grilled Lang fish, Lang fish stewed with banana and tofu, Lang fish hotpot... these dishes retain their natural flavors, embodying the mountain river cuisine. Da River Lang fish is not only a specialty but also contributes to the culinary brand of the Northwestern water region, attracting tourists to Phu Tho.

Tam Dao hill chicken

Tam Dao hill chicken is a famous specialty of the Tam Dao region, Vinh Phuc Province (now part of Phu Tho after the merger). The chickens are freely raised on the hillsides, feeding on corn, rice, and insects, resulting in firm, fragrant, and naturally sweet meat. The chicken has: firm flesh, naturally yellow skin, low fat, no toughness, and a rich flavor, distinguishing it from industrially farmed chicken. Tam Dao hill chicken is often prepared into many delicious dishes such as: boiled chicken with salt and lemon, charcoal-grilled chicken, salt-roasted chicken, and chicken hotpot. These dishes retain their original flavors and are very popular with tourists. This is an essential dish for visitors when they come to Tam Dao, contributing to the diversity of the culinary tourism in Phu Tho, especially suitable for resort and eco-tourism.

Herbal fermented wine

Herbal fermented wine is a traditional drink of the ethnic minorities in the mountainous regions such as Muong, Dao andand Thai commonly found in Phu Tho. It is not only a beverage but also a cultural characteristic of community life. Herbal fermented wine is brewed from glutinous rice or corn, combined with wild leaf yeast made from various natural herbs. As a result, the wine has a gentle aroma, smooth taste, not harsh, with a sweet aftertaste, and is easy to drink. Herbal fermented wine is often used in festivals, weddings, welcoming distinguished guests, and community activities. It reflects the folk knowledge and long-standing experience of the mountain people and has become a tourist specialty that many visitors choose to buy as a gift when visiting Phu Tho.

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