In O Mon, there is Thoi Long knitting village, which has been famous for a long time. The trap is a common tool used to catch shrimp by people in the Mekong Delta, and the land of Thoi Long is also famous for its specialty associated with shrimp: shrimp cake.
Thoi Long silkworm cake and shrimp is a rustic breakfast dish that is easy to find at Thoi Long market
Just entering the market, visitors will easily see 5-6 places selling this delicious dish. Different from other dishes such as silkworm cake, silkworm cake with shumai, spicy silkworm cake..., Thoi Long silkworm cake with shrimp has a different appearance and taste. If other types of silkworm cakes have large, round fibers, then Thoi Long silkworm cakes are small, smooth and have a sweet taste.
The highlight that makes this hometown dish unique is the filling, which includes diced cassava, stir-fried with bacon and shrimp. In particular, the shrimp here must be small shrimp, also known as seaweed shrimp, rice husk shrimp... This type of shrimp is often abundant in the flood season, the meat is sweet and always fresh. Side dishes include bean sprouts, cucumber, raw vegetables, and pickles. The pickles of silkworm cakes are sometimes made with shredded white radish, red radish, sometimes papaya, and pickled chayote (depending on each stall). Served with sweet and sour fish sauce typical of the West.
In the past, silkworm cakes were often wrapped in banana leaves, but today the cakes are often placed in plates or bowls. The plate of silkworm cake and shrimp has a harmonious combination of color and flavor. The white color of the cake and bean sprouts, the green color of raw vegetables and cucumbers, the orange red color... When eaten, there are enough salty, sweet, sour, spicy flavors from the ingredients, herbs, and pickles mixed together. Anyone who has ever tried Thoi Long silkworm cake and shrimp will forever remember this rustic flavor.
Silkworm cake with shrimp is not only a simple breakfast dish but also a delicious and memorable dish
People in O Mon often have their families treat their children and grandchildren away from home every holiday, Tet, and death anniversary. Because of the specialness of this dish, a group of students took the initiative to make dried Thoi Long silkworm cake. Accordingly, the cake's shelf life is increased and it is also easier to promote and connect with tourists about this specialty cake. Each bag of 100 grams costs 8,000 VND. When used, it only needs to be boiled or used for a few minutes, and the flavor reaches 80-90% freshness.
(Source: Can Tho Electronic Newspaper)
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