‘Khau nhuc’ – A signature dish of Lang Son province
‘Khau nhuc’, a type of braised pork belly seasoned with several kinds of herbs, is one of the must-try dishes for gourmets visiting Vietnam’s northern province of Lang Son.
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The dish is commonly served during the celebrations for weddings, funerals, and longevity celebrations of the local ethnic minority tribes.
‘Khau nhuc’ is a time consuming, meticulously prepared dish.
A combination of roasted pork loin marinated with spices and honey, it is the flavour, aroma and texture that sets the dish apart.
Tau soi leaves, a pickled herb used by the Tay ethnic minority, is finely chopped and mixed with soy sauce and a special mix of dried spices, before being applied to the meat to marinade for 15 minutes.
Khau nhuc is served on a plate looking something like an up-ended basket as all the strips of pork loin are woven together.
