Nguyen Thi Thu Hai

Canh Măng Mực: The Royal Dried Squid and Bamboo Soup of Bát Tràng

Experience the sophisticated flavors of Northern Vietnam with Canh Măng Mực, a rare, traditional Vietnamese squid-and-bamboo soup. Deeply rooted in the culinary heritage of the ancient Bát Tràng ceramic village near Hanoi, this dish is far more than a simple…

Bamboo shoot harvesting at the Red River

With more than 70 bamboo species throughout the country, we can easily find bamboo thickets anywhere in Vietnam. Many could nurture one of the most popular and favored vegetarian foods for Vietnamese people, bamboo shoot harvesting. Two main types of…

Indochina Dragon Plums from Hanoi streets

The Indochina Dragon Plum (Dracontomelon duperreanum) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae. In Vietnamese, it is called chi sấu). Dragon Plums are one of the most popular trees on the side of Hanoi streets. The fruits…