It can be said that vermicelli is a pure Vietnamese dish, originating from a certain countryside, then following in the footsteps of people who migrated to the capital city of Thang Long and becoming a specialty for generations.
Although it is not a traditional dish in the first days of the new year, vermicelli is still "hunted" by Hanoi people, especially from the 2nd of Tet onwards. No one knows when this habit has existed in Hanoi, only that every year, more and more customers come to noodle shops. On the way to wish Tet and spring travel, many people take advantage of a load of vermicelli or a small roadside shop to eat a bowl of vermicelli to feel complete.
In fact, vermicelli is a frugal dish, which has the effect of relieving after a series of Tet days "drowned" in banh chung, chicken, spring rolls, fried spring rolls,... protein-rich and fatty dishes.
Photo: @bachuviahe/@the.mini.cindy
A delicious bowl of snail noodles depends a lot on the broth. With the same amount of ingredients, but each person increases or decreases in a different way to suit the taste of the guest.
The vermicelli broth has the sour taste of vinegar and tomatoes, and is very delicious. The vermicelli must be bought from Phu Do village in Nam Tu Liem, the vermicelli is very small and hunting, when the broth is still flexible without being crushed. Snails must choose fresh and fatty ones, not soaked in water for too long.
Photo: @vietnamesegod
In addition, when eating vermicelli, people also often eat it with many raw vegetables such as perilla, marjoram, banana flowers, lettuce, basil, coriander,... These vegetables are not only delicious and easy to digest, but also have a good effect on your health. The best is eating fresh vegetables, but many diners also like to eat blanched vegetables with a sour broth, which is still delicious.
Photo: Foody
Shrimp paste and chili are two optional spices, you can add or not depending on your taste. However, for those who are "connoisseurs" of genuine vermicelli, adding a little shrimp paste and chili will make the bowl of vermicelli rich and round.
The bowl of vermicelli enjoyed in the first days of the year in the cold winter-spring weather seems to be tastier than usual. Looking at the bowl of red snail noodles in chili pepper, purple of perilla with greasy golden stuffed snails and white vermicelli noodles, filled with a few ladles of hot broth, it is very satisfying and happy. Hanoi snail noodles are simple and popular, but they keep attracting people strangely.
Synthetic Migo