hotsia kids School Holiday Trip 16/26: Fermented Shrimp Pork - Vietnamese Cuisine

hotsia kids School Holiday Trip 16/26: Fermented Shrimp Pork - Vietnamese Cuisine

Hello, I am mr.hotsia, back again with a travel experience I want to share in depth. This time, I brought the hotsia kids to experience the flavors and culture of Vietnamese cuisine. I must say, food is the main charm that made me fall in love with this country endlessly.

Vietnamese cuisine is not limited to just big cities or well-known places. I took the kids to try fermented shrimp pork, a local dish with a unique charm. This Vietnamese fermented shrimp pork is not just pork mixed with shrimp paste like ours, but pork marinated with various seasonings and grilled until fragrant. The strong aroma of shrimp paste combined with the grilled pork flavor creates a dish eaten with fresh vegetables and sticky rice or hot steamed rice. I tried it at a roadside market in a northern province of Vietnam, where the market atmosphere was filled with the scent of fresh herbs and spices. It was a scene where the kids truly saw the local way of life. They happily dipped the fermented shrimp pork in vegetables and ate it with smiles.

For the kids following along,hotsia kids School Holiday Trip 16/26you will see that I focus on letting them taste unique and culturally significant foods. I guide them to understand the differences in flavors and ingredients used in each dish in detail. And of course, the fun doesn’t stop at eating but also includes talking with market vendors, which helps the kids deeply understand Vietnamese life and culture.

During the trip, I also told the kids about Lang Son Province, which I had visited before.Lang Son Province, VietnamIt is a province with beautiful nature and high mountains, as well as rich and diverse local food like the fermented shrimp pork we tried today. There is a large fresh market full of interesting local foods. I recommend visiting once if you want to see traditional Vietnamese food and authentic village life.

This trip was not only about food but also about seeing the Vietnamese way of life from perspectives not often talked about, such as at Mukdahan Morning Market.Mukdahan Morning MarketThis is a market I once visited to see fresh produce, seafood, and fruits. I enjoyed the way of bargaining and selecting fresh ingredients, which made everything lively and natural.

If anyone is interested in trying multi-dimensional Vietnamese food, I recommend watching the Vietnamese grilled button squid video.Vietnamese Grilled Button Squidand Vietnamese Chicken BiryaniVietnamese Chicken BiryaniThese two dishes are distinctive and have deep flavors, no less than fermented shrimp pork. They are good examples of Vietnamese food covering both taste and local ingredients.

For traveling in northern Vietnam, I usually recommend preparing a Vietnamese 3G internet SIM card.Vietnamese 3G Internet SIM Cardfor convenience in communication and information searching during the trip. Some areas may still have weak signals. Having a SIM card with internet connection all the time makes me and the kids feel more secure when exploring markets or restaurants outside the city.

Speaking of accommodation in Vietnam, I want to share my experience in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho Province, where I stayed at the “Nha Nghi A9” hotel.Recommended hotel in Viet Tri cityIt is a small guesthouse with a lovely owner who takes great care. The rooms are clean, with hot water and internet service. It suits travelers who want to experience a homely atmosphere but with comfort. I believe Vietnam has many such accommodations waiting for travelers to discover, perfect for those who want to travel deeply and closely with the community.

In summary, bringing the kids to try fermented shrimp pork and Vietnamese food this time was not just about new flavors but opening their world to truly know the Vietnamese way of life, see colorful fresh markets, and learn to travel like locals—not just by bus tours or fancy restaurants. I believe this experience will be a lasting memory for them.

If anyone wants to follow me and hotsia kids in Vietnam, start by searching for information and watching the videos I made, then plan a small trip to experience local food and authentic lifestyles. I, mr.hotsia, guarantee you will gain both knowledge and full enjoyment.