Nowadays, Cu Chi Tunnels are not only a unique national monument but also a famous tourist attraction, serving about 20 million domestic and foreign visitors each year. Coming here, you can witness the impressive underground tunnel network as well as enjoy its unique traditional local dishes. Without further ado, let’s find out about the six following Cu Chi foods with AA Vietnam Travel!
1. Boiled heifer meat wrapped in rice papers
Boiled heifer meat is considered a specialty of the Cu Chi area because many farms are specializing in raising cows with grass that exclusively grows in this land. The meat is served with rice papers, dipping sauce, vegetables, pickles, and vermicelli. You can choose to eat either with sweet and sour fish sauce or seasoning sauce depending on personal preferences. This Cu Chi food is becoming increasingly popular and favored by many people.
2. Young jackfruit mixed with meat and shrimps
Young jackfruit mixed with meat and shrimps is a quite famous Cu Chi food because of its delicious and rustic flavor. Here, the jackfruit trees fructify all year round so no matter when you come to Cu Chi, you can enjoy this tasty dish. This Cu Chi food can be served with rice or as a drinking snack. When eating, you can savor the sweetness of young jackfruit, meat with shrimps and some other typical flavors of spices combined.
3. East Asian bullfrog sauté with piper lolot leaves
Coming to Cu Chi, it is not difficult for you to find a store that sells East Asian bullfrog sauté with piper lolot leaves. You will surely be conquered by the tastiness of this “exotic” Cu Chi food. The crispness of the frog skin also makes this dish much more attractive.
4. Boiled fresh bamboo shoots mixed with shrimps and meat
Cu Chi is the land of bamboos, so there’s no doubt that bamboos-based dishes are also accessible here. One of the most favored Cu Chi foods is boiled fresh bamboo shoots mixed with shrimps and meat. Tourists, who have tried this, love the sweetness of bamboo shoots with the rich taste of pork belly and shrimps. The dish will be even tastier if some laksa leaves, crispy fried onions, and some roasted peanuts are added. Usually served with crispy fried shrimp chips and sweet and sour fish sauce, this Cu Chi food surely will bring visitors an exciting and unforgettable experience!
5. Grilled Arapaima with chili salt
In Vietnam, Arapaima is a type of ornamental fish with a large body; many long-lived ones can even be longer than 3 meters. With delicious meat and crispy, crunchy skin, Arapaima is perfect for hotpot and grilled dishes.
This Cu Chi food has just appeared, and yet it has received the generous support of so many people. Diners will be enchanted with the sweetness of grilled fish and the pungent taste of a little salt and satay. The fish meat is usually served with green chili salt and herbs to increase the flavor of the dish. Grilled Arapaima with chili salt is also considered a delicious drink snack of Cu Chi.
6. Steamed cassava with coconut milk
Despite being present in all parts of the country, cassava that is mainly grown in Cu Chi leaves the strongest impression on tourists. Cassava in this region is naturally sweet, fragrant and chewy. Steamed cassava with coconut milk is sold along all the roads leading to Cu Chi, so it will not difficult for you to buy and enjoy this rustic specialty. If possible, savor this Cu Chi food with durian sugarcane juice. This drink is only available in Cu Chi so you should not miss this it either.
Above are the 6 Cu Chi foods that you shouldn’t miss out. Hopefully, with this sharing, you will be able to explore the “underground city” Cu Chi to the fullest!
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