1Introducing Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup
Thuy Duong is located along Highway 1A, bordering Hue city to the south. Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup has long been a familiar dish to many Hue people. Because it is located in such a beautiful location, Banh Canh here is not only a favorite dish for local people but also becomes an attractive dish for many tourists who regularly go from the South to the North.
Unlike banh canh in Han Thuyen, which has many different types of fish, meat, and rolls, in Thuy Duong there are mainly banh canh cooked with snakehead fish. For people in the ancient city, Hue snakehead fish soup is a very popular dish, very popular because it can be eaten every meal of the day. Most of the noodle soup shops in the Thuy Duong area are located along the main streets of An Duong Vuong and Nguyen Tat Thanh (these two streets are on the old National Highway 1A), so it is very convenient for customers to stop and eat.
Along Nguyen Tat Thanh street in Thuy Duong ward, diners will encounter many snakehead fish noodle soup shops located next to each other. The noodle soup here is attractive with pieces of mildly salty fish, accompanied by a broth dotted with the yellow color of cashew oil. In addition, the chopped onions are just cooked, not too soft, creating an interesting feature for the snakehead fish soup here.
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Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup has long been a familiar dish to many Hue people. Photo: laque.vn
For many Hue people, when talking about snakehead fish soup, we must mention Thuy Duong. Some people say that Thuy Duong is the place of origin of this rustic dish. Although the truth is unclear, dozens of banh canh shops close together along both sides of the road are the highlight of Hue.
Every day, many tourists come here to enjoy this famous Hue delicacy. Rice flour and snakehead fish are two main ingredients that are indispensable when cooking snakehead fish soup. The way to prepare this dish is also quite sophisticated, just getting the fish meat alone requires the skill of the cook. In Thuy Duong, noodle soup is divided into two types: rice flour snakehead fish noodle soup and wheat flour snakehead fish noodle soup.
The characteristic of this noodle soup dish is the sweet broth, made from fish broth and bone stew. In order for the pot of water to have the right consistency, the processor needs to choose fresh snakehead fish to create a unique flavor. Besides, sprinkle more cashew oil and drop the seasoning bag into the pot to create a unique color and aroma for the pot of broth. Served with cinnamon rolls, spring rolls, spring rolls and quail eggs, it is extremely delicious.
The characteristic of Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup is the sweet broth made from fish broth and bone stew
Stopping at a banh noodle shop on Thuy Duong street, the first impression of visitors when entering is a pot of rich, steaming broth and a large bowl containing pieces of golden-brown fish meat the color of cockroach wings.
While other noodle soup dishes are pre-made with dough so that when customers arrive they can eat them right away, for snakehead fish noodle soup, only when guests arrive does the seller start using a knife to cut the dough into strips of bread at the place where the cake is kept. The soup retains its original flavor. Wherever you cut the dough, drop it into a pot of boiling water, it’s irresistibly delicious.
Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup is prepared on the spot to preserve the special flavor of the dish
2 How to prepare Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup
If you go around Thuy Duong snakehead fish noodle soup shops, you will see that the noodles are not industrially made or sliced on large cutting boards like other places. The noodles here are cut from a tube, which can be a bamboo tube, water tube or stainless steel tube. Because they are familiar with their hands, the shopkeepers’ chopping movements on the tube look very fast and very professional. One hand holds a knife to slice dough, the other hand holds a tube while rotating, looking very artistic.
The broth is seasoned quite richly, especially the snakehead fish filling is quite carefully processed. At the restaurant there are usually two types: stir-fried snakehead fish and fried snakehead fish. Regardless of how they are prepared, both types of fish are stir-fried to absorb the spices. The noodle soup fibers are not boiled directly but are only briefly dipped in broth so they are still quite chewy like the eating preferences of Hue people.
Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup noodles are sliced on a bamboo tube and look very artistic
This is a type of soup made from rice flour. Therefore, the kneading step plays a very important role. You must add enough water so that the cake is not too dry or soft. Knead the dough evenly until the dough is moderately smooth. Next, roll it thinly on each plastic tube. The noodles are white, soft and supple, refined from the typical fragrant rice flour.
Everything is prepared separately then put into a bowl one by one. Depending on the customer’s preferences, the owner will increase or decrease the amount of flour and fish to best suit them. This dish is eaten hot, blowing while eating is the right way. The dough is boiled just right, so it’s chewy and chewy when eaten, but not boring at all. The fish meat is also not crushed or fishy, adding a natural sweetness that is a plus point for the dish.
Thuy Duong snakehead fish noodle soup must be eaten hot, blowing while eating to taste properly
3 Thuy Duong snakehead fish noodle soup shops
Sitting next to the charcoal stove, the shop owner’s hands quickly cut the pieces of dough, looking very skillful. The noodles after being cooked are white, soft and delicious. The dough is soft but still has a slight chewiness, especially the broth is sweet enough to feel delicious. Serve with a piece of golden fish with a slightly fragrant flavor, and eat with quail eggs. All blend together to create a seductive flavor that awakens all senses.
From Hue city, tourists run towards Phu Bai airport. After passing the Thuy Duong overpass, there are many shops selling snakehead fish soup along both sides of the road. The general price is about 10,000 VND/bowl. If you eat more rolls, spring rolls, quail eggs, you will be charged extra. Some delicious Thuy Duong snakehead fish noodle soup shops that you should stay at:
– Thao snakehead fish soup: No. 246 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Thuy Duong, Huong Thuy, Hue city
– Hao Hao snakehead fish noodle soup: Nguyen Tat Thanh, Thuy Duong, Huong Thuy, Hue city
– Hoang snakehead fish soup cake: No. 208 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Thuy Duong, Huong Thuy, Hue city
– Dung snakehead fish soup: No. 35 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Thuy Duong, Huong Thuy, Hue city
Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup cake has become a famous delicious dish in Kinh Ky
The price of each bowl of snakehead fish soup is only from 10,000 VND but meets the criteria of delicious, nutritious and cheap. Photo: @eatwithcheesie
The first feeling when eating Thuy Duong snakehead fish soup is the sweet, country flavor in each piece of fish. A bowl of rustic banh canh makes anyone who enjoys it feel like they are returning to their idyllic hometown. If you have fallen in love with the unique cuisine of the ancient city, don’t forget to read more experiences about traveling to Hue on your own to discover more attractive dishes in this beautiful land. Hue cake, Hue pressed cake… and countless other delicious dishes will make you fall in love with the cuisine here.
