The Northwest highlands are not only famous for their majestic and picturesque natural scenery, but the cuisine here is also very rich and diverse. Among them, in addition to familiar and well-known dishes such as buffalo meat, Chinese sausage, thang co… it is impossible not to mention the famous nam pia dish of Thai people in Son La.
The dish sounds strange but has a unique flavor and represents the unique cuisine of the Northwest highlands. In Thai families, this dish is quite popular and is used during holidays têt or treat friends. The name nam pia also originates from the language of the ethnic people here in which “nam” means soup “pia” is the part fluid (faeces) located between the stomach and large intestine. It sounds simple, but making this dish requires the chef to be extremely skillful and prepare a lot of spices.</p >Nam pia is considered a famous dish of Thai people in the Northwest highlands.
Thai people only get nam pia from herbivorous animals such as buffaloes, cows, goats and how to get it “pia” is also very meticulous and elaborate. Accordingly, the meat is removed as soon as the entrails are taken out of the animal’s belly and is carefully preserved to avoid flies. The small intestine must be tightly tied at both ends to separate it from the large intestine and stomach. The purpose is to keep the emulsion in the small intestine unadulterated. According to the Thai people, the fluid in the small intestine is the most quintessential part of the food that has been metabolized and is about to seep through the blood vessels to nourish the body. Therefore, nam pia is also considered a nutritious dish of Dong Bao here.
The preparation of ingredients is elaborate and the cooking process of this dish is equally elaborate and complicated. Accordingly, the broth of nam pia is animal bones that are simmered for many hours until it reaches a sweet and fatty level, then the cook pours all the ingredients of meat, cartilage and internal organs into the simmering pot. The small intestine will be cut into short pieces and mixed with coriander leaves, coriander powder, Chinese garlic, chili… all chopped and boiled until it becomes a viscous mixture.
< figure class=”image”>< figcaption>Nam pia is classified as one of the most horrible dishes in the world, but it stands out because of its unique, unmistakable flavor.
If it’s your first time enjoying nam pia, you’ll definitely Surely many people will feel uncomfortable because this dish is not eye-catching and has a strong smell of animal internal organs. However, if you feel carefully, this dish has a very unique and attractive flavor. In particular, because of the characteristic bitter aroma of wild vegetables, the fatty taste of the sweet and fleshy organs mixed with the spicy taste of Mac Khen seeds will make you unforgettable. Thai people often use nam pia as soup or dipping sauce. During the meal, you can dip the beef and goat with nam pia or eat this dish with rice and herbs. No matter how you use it, nam pia has an outstanding flavor that stimulates your taste buds and gives you an unforgettable experience.
Not only is nam pia known as a delicious dish, it also has many Many uses, many people use it to cure hangovers very well.
If anyone has ever gone travel If you haven’t enjoyed this dish of Nam Pia in the Northwest, it means you haven’t felt the culture of the people and the land. here.
Hiep Nguyen
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