Nem Chua Yen Mac

Most versions of Nem chua can be distinguished by their name, which is usually named after the area it originated from, such as nem Thanh Hoa, nem Dong Ba in the ancient royal capital of Hue, and nem Ninh Hoa in Khanh Hoa Province, nem Yen Mac in Ninh Binh Province, etc. So, nem chua Yen Mac is one of the most famous food that you should not miss when traveling to Ninh Binh

 

Traditionally, to make Nem chua, the main ingredient is pork thigh. Nem chua is made from minced pork, sliced pigskin and a mixture of seasoning and garlic. These contents are mixed thoroughly before being wrapped with aromatic, fresh leaves (usually in banana leaves) into small, boxy rolls before being stored for natural fermentation process for three to five days in a cool place before eating.

Nem chua Yen Mac has  existed long time ago, but now in Yen Mac, the number of people who can make this special rolls is just a few, because apart from tricks of the trade, it also requires passion, love for the job. Processing process must strictly follow: nem made to ensure clean, delicious, fresh colors, fibers must move them, to be used every week and not degraded.

 

Compared with nem chua Vietnam’s famous market district nem, nem Lai Vung or Thanh Hoa nem, nem Yen Mac has a very special flavor. Recipe is therefore different from the other types. While most types of rolls are made from minced pork nem Yen Mac is back made from pork rump meat sliced ​​and crushed.

Yen Mac Nem pink glow characteristic of rolls, and the pure white fiber packaging, with slices of garlic and chilli Martha left stimulate the taste. Nem spicy sour tart when eaten the same point or with garlic chili sauce is delicious no nothing. 

 

Legend has it that At the Nguyen, in the village of Thuong Yen Mo (Yen Mac), there’s Mr. Pham Than Duat, , primeminister in the court of Hue dynasty. His daughter is Pham Thi Thu, followed his father into the city of Hue. Knowing his preference for sour drink with Hue spring rolls, so she learned the celebrity chef’s palace to make spring rolls for sanding sour wine. There guests to play house, specifically discounts are treated sour spring rolls made daughters by herself. Everyone has to be tasty, nem chua than in imperial party tray given. Guests often buy and get out the tools on offer as gifts.

See more

  • Goat Meat

    Traveling far and double-quick with poetic and fascinating landscapes in Ninh Binh without enjoying speciality of Ninh Binh goat meat is synonymous that you have not yet...

  • Lau mam

    Mekong Delta has many rivers and canals so it is reason why Mekong Delta has many different kind of seafood. Therefore, the famous food in Mekong delta is often related...

  • Hoi An chicken rice

    Hoi An chicken rice is always in the must try food list of many tourists visiting Hoi An , including both domestic or international traveler. The towns Hoi An is the best...

  • Quang noodle (My Quang)

    Quang noodle (Mỳ Quảng) is one of the most famous specialties of Hoi An food. This dish’s ingredients include rice, vegetables and met but the way of cooking and...

  • Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo

    Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo is one of speciality in Danang . Its name has show the main material and the manner to eat it. One dish is simple but very tasty flavors,...

  • Chao Canh (Soup Porridge)

    Like the characteristics of people in Quang Binh as rusticity, honesty, chao canh is unsightly and gaudy as Pho in Hanoi but its taste is very unique and strange. Central...

  • Bien Mai Scallop

    The unique feature of the dishes from Bien Mai Scallop is the combination between fresh coi bien mai and spices with the method of cooking that make it become very famous....

  • Bun rieu

    Bun rieu is one of the lesser-known noodle soups in Vietnamese cuisine, perhaps due to its rather unappealing hodge-podge, thrown-together appearance. However, each part of...

  • The street foods under 10000 VND

    Hanoi - especially the food - centric ones - notice the constant presence of edible stuff on their strolls around the Old Quarter and further afield. Street - side meat,...

  • Banh trang nuong

    Banh trang nuong is a famous snack in Dalat that you should not miss when traveling to Dalat. The hot cake not only helps people dispel the cold in a Dalat’s night...

Most popular tours

Business info

  • Vietnam Local Guide

  • Address: 18th Floor, VTC Online Tower, 18 Tam Trinh Str.,Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Email: info@vietnamguider.com
  • Phone: (+84) 0904989890
  • Hotline: (+84) 0904989890