Bánh xèo.
The
common aspects of Mekong Delta dishes are honesty, simplicity and rusticity.
But it is also meticulous in the way of processing. The irresistible attraction
to southern cuisine comes from the perfect blend between rustic and fine
features in every dish.
Referring
to the Mekong Delta cuisine, we cannot forget to mention southern pancakes. If
you have a chance to taste this dish, you will never forget its tasty and
rustic flavor.
Some
wonder about the difference between the pancakes in the central Vietnam and in
the Mekong Delta. The distinction is the size: the pancake of the Mekong Delta
is much larger than that in the central region. In addition, the pancake in the
central region is poured in a mold, while the pancake in the Mekong Delta is poured
into a large pan.
The
attractiveness of the Mekong Delta pancake is the thin crispy crust. When
enjoying this dish, you will feel pieces of pancake melt right in your mouth.
Fillings are varied, depending on each region but in the Mekong Delta, it includes
bean sprouts, mushrooms, bacon, shrimp, chicken meat, chopped duck meat and
other vegetables like leaf lettuce, Thai basil, mint. Particularly, the pancake
made from the Forbidden Mountain in An Giang use the best mountain vegetables.
By Vietnamnet/Saigononline