A simple plate of Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes – Anyone who has eaten it is full of praise

1Find Chuon village – the ‘cradle’ of attractive orca fish pancakes

Famous as one of the lands possessing a cuisine rich in Vietnamese national identity with many dishes created specifically for the king in the past, Hue always takes people from one surprise to another. There seems to be no limit to the creativity of people here, especially in cuisine. And of course, Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes are the result of that boundless creativity.

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In fact, in the Central region, people often call banh xeo with another name, banh hoi. And in Chuon village, orca pancakes have always been associated with their daily lives over the years, and have become a familiar dish at rustic, simple family meals.

Chuon village’s goby fish pancakes are truly famous, to the point of being mentioned in poems and songs that have existed for many generations in ancient Hue.

“Delicious fish cakes

Cho Chuon, I miss our love

Pray for good weather and rain

The crops are good, I’ll marry her.”

With just those four verses, you can already imagine the popularity of Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes, right? And of course, Chuon village – the ‘cradle’ of this special dish is also gradually becoming equally famous, always welcoming a large number of people to come here every year, just to enjoy the traditional cake once. This wild, simple.

Located peacefully in the An Truyen area, Phu An commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province and about 10km from the city center, every time Chuon village is mentioned, people often immediately think of plates of orca pancakes. Attractive dish made from fresh fish just landed. Originally part of the Tam Giang lagoon system with countless famous brackish water fish such as goby and rabbitfish, the people of Chuon village have cleverly elevated this rustic fish to become a famous dish throughout the world. near and far places.

Few people know that, besides fish pancakes, this small village also owns countless other Hue specialties that are equally good, such as Chuon village’s banh tet, Chuon village’s rice wine, etc. This specialty has truly become an indispensable part of Hue’s culinary map, and is also an important link in the overall historical and cultural relics of village markets in the ancient capital of Hue for many generations.

2How can you get to Chuon village to enjoy this orca fish pancake?

Originally a peaceful village located on the outskirts of the city, Chuon village is about 10km from the inner city center and about 20 minutes by road. That’s why people, especially those who have an endless passion for the simple life of the people here, often visit Chuon village, just to find out what a day is like here and to enjoy it. Attractive dish of Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes.

Let me tell you that you can also visit Tam Giang lagoon and Ru Cha flooded forest to visit and take photos because these places are located not far from each other. After filling your empty stomach with huge plates of Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes, exploring Hue with countless attractive attractions is not a bad suggestion at all.

You can rent motorbikes by day at shops in the inner city area with prices ranging from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND depending on the type of motorbike you choose to get to Chuon village. The travel route is also relatively easy. You can follow the following route: Le Quy Don – Ton Duc Thang – To Huu – Highway 49 – An Truyen – Tu Hien bridge – Chuon Village. According to Vietnamtravelio’s experience traveling to Hue on your own, you should go by motorbike so you can stop to admire the scenery and take photos, because the scenery on both sides of the road along the journey is super beautiful.

3What is so special about Chuon village’s goby fish pancakes that everyone who has eaten them praises their deliciousness?

3.1 Chuon village’s special goby fish pancakes from uniquely processed ingredients

Unlike other Hue specialties that often require many hours of simmering bones, cooking broth or elaborate preparation such as beef noodle soup and Nam Pho noodle soup, Chuon village’s orca pancakes are made from extremely simple ingredients. Simple and easy to find: Chuon village rice flour, phoenix oil, bean sprouts, fish sauce or Thuan An scad fish sauce and fresh goby fish – the soul of the dish.

Indeed, orcas are the most important factor that makes the special dish of banh xeo in Chuon village. Right at dawn, fishermen after a night of casting their nets and letting go of their rods will return to the wharf with baskets full of fresh fish.

The whale fish used to prepare this banh xeo dish must be fish that still retains its freshness, with black shiny skin, firm flesh and a naturally sweet taste. More specifically, the meat of Chuon village’s orcas is firmer and sweeter than in other places, and no one can explain why.

However, not at any time of the year you can enjoy Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes. The orca season only lasts from April to June of the lunar calendar. So on these days of the year, Chuon village is bustling with people coming in and out, just to enjoy this attractive cake once.

3.2 Chuon village’s orca pancakes are special thanks to the attractive processing process

In contrast to other specialty cakes in Hue that have to go through a closed processing process, if you come to Chuon village, you will see the entire process to complete the unique Chuon village orca pancake.

Usually, only when customers call do the ladies in the market or shop begin to pour out the cakes. Even in many small shops or stalls in the market, people also order banh xeo for customers with ingredients they buy themselves, along with fish, shrimp, squid, etc. depending on their preferences.

Before being poured into the cake, the fish will be thoroughly prepared, then placed in a pan that has been coated with a layer of pureed white rice flour. Next, the chef will add a little fish sauce, cover the pot, wait about 3 minutes before flipping the cake to crisp up both sides. When served, the cake will be served with a basket of fresh raw vegetables and a large bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce, with a little chili added to increase the appeal.

When enjoying, you will use your hands to remove the fish, then roll a piece of cake with some vegetables, then dip it in a bowl of mixed fish sauce and take a big bite. This way of eating will help you fully enjoy the flavor of that dish.

3.3 Chuon village’s special goby fish pancakes from an equally rustic space to enjoy the cake

I don’t know why, but people often tell each other that Chuon Village’s Orca Pancakes are best when eaten right at the market with the bustling atmosphere of bustling buyers and sellers in the early morning. In addition, when eating at the market, you can also experience for yourself what a day of trading is like for local people. It is true that rustic cakes are only delicious when eaten in an equally rustic space!

Chuon village’s goby fish pancake is a rustic dish that has been associated with many generations of local people, and is also one of the specialties loved by many people and a must-try when coming to Hue. So what about you, do you want to enjoy this simple, rustic cake once?