Bun Hen Mai Xa – Taste of hometown Quang Tri
In the midst of the harsh Lao wind, the people of Quang Tri still retain the subtleties in their cuisine – simple but rich, rustic but unforgettable. And among the countless delicious dishes of the Central region, Mai Xa mussel vermicelli is a name that anyone who has tasted it will remember forever.
Originated from Mai Xa village - a peaceful river region
Mai Xa is a small village located on the banks of the Hieu River, in Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province. This river is peaceful all year round, and is home to small but sweet, fragrant and clean mussels. The people here have taken advantage of their hometown's products to create a rustic dish - Mai Xa mussel vermicelli - which is both a daily meal and a source of pride for their hometown.
🍜 Essence in every ingredient
A typical Mai Xa mussel noodle dish usually includes:
Hot bowl of vermicelli with mussels: fresh vermicelli, mussels stir-fried with fried onions, pepper, dried shrimp, and chili; clear but flavorful broth, fragrant with the smell of Hue shrimp.
Mussel vermicelli: for those who like dry taste, mixed with shredded papaya, herbs, roasted peanuts, sweet and sour fish sauce for perfect balance.
Crispy grilled sesame rice paper: crumble and mix with vermicelli – crispy, fatty, fragrant.
Fresh green vegetables: lettuce, herbs, bean sprouts, basil, perilla – help the dish to be refreshing and flavorful.
A skillfully mixed bowl of fish sauce with chili and garlic: spicy yet mild, highlighting the entire flavor.
❤️ The taste of hometown love
Not only delicious in its ingredients, Mai Xa mussel vermicelli also contains the sentiment and ingenuity of the people of Central Vietnam. Every morning, Mai Xa village is bustling with the sound of people raking mussels by the river, the sound of the fire burning early in the morning to prepare for the rural market.
Quang Tri people like spicy food, strong and salty flavors – just like their personality: strong, straightforward and profound. All of these are wrapped up in a simple bowl of mussel noodle soup full of rustic soul.
Enjoy once - miss a thousand times
Anyone who has been to Quang Tri but has not eaten Mai Xa mussel noodles has not experienced the culinary essence of this place. The dish is not only a “specialty” but also a childhood memory, a mother’s breakfast, the strong smell of shrimp paste in the early morning breeze, and the hard-working sweat of the people living in the river region.
> Mai Xa mussel vermicelli - a simple dish but rich in hometown flavor, making anyone far away from home want to return.
📍 Suggested experiences:
If you have the opportunity to visit Quang Tri, stop at Mai Xa village (Gio Linh), go to a small roadside restaurant, order a bowl of hot mussel noodles, sip a cup of spicy fish sauce and feel the scent of the countryside spread in every breath.
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