MON TAM PHONG NHA – THE VEGETABLE “SOUND STRANGE BUT FAMILIAR”
In Phong Nha, deep in the forest, there is a wild vegetable that the locals affectionately call tam. The name sounds strange, but anyone who has tasted it once will remember it forever – because in its crunchiness and richness, there is the flavor of the mountains and the skilled hands of the locals.
To have that simple plate of tam, the locals must go into the forest early, select each young tam leaf, peel off the thick skin, and wash it with clear spring water. A rustic vegetable dish, but it is a symphony of sophistication and sincerity.
If you have the chance to visit Phong Nha, don’t forget to find and try the tam dish once – to see that the mountains and forests here are not only beautiful but also know how to tell stories through flavors.