Irresistible delicacies of Quang Nam ethnic minorities

QNN• 16/10/2023 22:02

(QNO) - The ethnic minorities in Quang Nam own a lot of unique traditional dishes. The delicious and attractive flavours of wild ingredients create private features of rich and unique culinary culture.

The dishes are not elaborately decorated, but they are attractive to diners for their simplicity. During the festival, everyone in an ethnic community usually contributes ingredients to make delicious dishes to offer to gods and their ancestors, then to entertain guests.
The dishes are not elaborately decorated, but they are attractive to diners for their simplicity. During the festival, everyone in an ethnic community usually contributes ingredients to make delicious dishes to offer to gods and their ancestors, then to entertain guests. Photo: VOV
Dishes are prepared by Bhnong people from Phuoc Son district (Quang Nam). They must originate from nature to be sacred and accepted by the ancestors.
Dishes are prepared by Bhnong people from Phuoc Son district (Quang Nam). They must originate from nature to be sacred and accepted by the ancestors. Photo: VOV
The dishes are made of/from wild fruit and leaves, giving them a special flavour and nourishment.
The dishes are made of/from wild fruit and leaves, giving them a special flavour and nourishment. Photo: VOV
The simplicity and wild ingredients makes the dishes prepared by the Mo Nong and Cadong ethnic groups special with rich flavours.
The simplicity and wild ingredients makes the dishes prepared by the Mo Nong and Cadong ethnic groups special with rich flavours. Photo: VOV
The cakes in snail shape and bamboo tube-cooked rice (cơm lam in Vietnamese) are often used by Ca Dong people in Hiep Duc district as thank-you gifts for guests
The cakes in snail shape and bamboo tube-cooked rice (cơm lam in Vietnamese) are often used by Ca Dong people in Hiep Duc district as thank-you gifts for guests. Photo: VOV
The dishes prepared by ethnic minorities in Quang Nam are very diversified, including those prepared mainly by grilling, steaming, and stir-frying.
The dishes prepared by ethnic minorities in Quang Nam are very diversified, including those prepared mainly by grilling, steaming, and stir-frying. Photo: VOV
Boiled bamboo shoots are enjoyed in combination with green pepper.
Boiled bamboo shoots are enjoyed in combination with green pepper. Photo: VOV
The dishes are often put on leaves and bamboo tubes.
The dishes are often put on leaves and bamboo tubes. Photo: VOV
Currently, tourism has gone to some areas with a large number of Co Tu ethnic people, so they pay more attention on the appearance and quality of the dishes.
Currently, tourism has gone to some areas with a large number of Co Tu ethnic people, so they pay more attention on the appearance and quality of the dishes. Photo: VOV
Five-colour sticky rice, a nutritious dish along with bamboo-tube rice and croissant-shaped cakes, is brought to the festival.
Five-colour sticky rice, a nutritious dish along with bamboo-tube rice and croissant-shaped cakes, is brought to the festival. Photo: VOV
Cassava leaves stir-fried with scraps are a delicious dish used to entertain guests.
Cassava leaves stir-fried with scraps are a delicious dish used to entertain guests. Photo: VOV
Nieng fish is one of the dishes that are used to entertain visitors.
Nieng fish is one of the dishes that are used to entertain visitors. Photo: VOV
Fried chicken is one of the typical dishes used to entertain guests.
Fried chicken is one of the typical dishes used to entertain guests. Photo: VOV
Sweet and sour grated salad is a typical dish made of papaya, fresh vegetables, and herbs.
Sweet and sour grated salad is a typical dish made of papaya, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Photo: VOV
Cooked rice is from upland rice.
Cooked rice is from upland rice. Photo: VOV

Q.THU translating from VOV

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