Lifting the Snakehead Fish Trap: Life by the Canal, Eating Pork Bone Rice Porridge with Mom for Breakfast Before Traveling to Vietnam

Lifting the Snakehead Fish Trap: Life by the Canal, Eating Pork Bone Rice Porridge with Mom for Breakfast Before Traveling to Vietnam

I, mr.hotsia, had the chance to travel to Vietnam again in the cool early morning. The charm of this trip was not only the destination but also the canal-side lifestyle I experienced at dawn before heading to various provinces in Vietnam.

In the early morning of a canal-side community, which I cannot precisely identify the province, but this atmosphere is common in northern and central Vietnam. Lifting the snakehead fish trap is a skilled activity here. The scent of earth, water, and the sound of water hitting the shore mixed with soft conversations create a scene that reminds me of truly experiencing local life.

I spoke with a breakfast vendor by the canal who was preparing a large pot of pork bone rice porridge, fragrant with Vietnamese spices, combined with pork bones simmered until tender. I ordered a bowl to eat with fresh, clean vegetables and a special dipping sauce made by the vendor herself.

This is not just ordinary rice porridge; it reflects the simple yet profound eating culture of Vietnamese people, especially in rural areas. Eating pork bone rice porridge in the morning before traveling made me feel warm and ready for the day's journey.

This trip will take me to Lang Son Province, a northern province of Vietnam that I have previously written about.Lang Son Province, VietnamHere, there are beautiful high mountains and riverside community atmospheres that still strongly preserve traditional ways of life. Eating pork bone rice porridge with a breakfast vendor by the canal before departure reminded me of the peace and sincerity of the people in Lang Son Province.

Canal-side Life and Lifting the Snakehead Fish Trap

Lifting the snakehead fish trap is a nature-dependent activity. I saw community members helping each other pull the trap from the water, full of small snakehead fish. People here know the snakehead fish as an important food source that supports families in less developed times.

The canal I visited remains very peaceful and simple. Small boats move back and forth, people paddle to transport goods or fish in the morning. This scene may be familiar to many in Vietnam but always excites me because it is a genuine way of life, unembellished.

I kept the images and feelings from that moment in my heart. The sensation of eating hot rice porridge by the canal in an atmosphere filled with river mist is something you cannot find in fancy restaurants in big cities.

Pork Bone Rice Porridge: A Perfect Breakfast Before Departure

I recommend everyone to open their hearts to try this kind of breakfast when visiting Vietnam, especially if you plan to travel to Lang Son or nearby provinces in northern Vietnam.

Vietnamese pork bone rice porridge uses special spices such as coriander root, garlic, and fresh pepper to enhance aroma and rich flavor. The pork bones are simmered until the meat melts in your mouth. I, mr.hotsia, chose to eat it with fresh vegetables prepared by the vendor, such as culantro, coriander, and fresh green onions, which cut the richness and add freshness to every bite.

Besides the rice porridge, there is a broth simmered from pork bones and very fragrant spices. This broth made me feel that this breakfast was the most perfect meal before a long journey.

For those planning to travel to Vietnam and want to deeply experience local life, I recommend finding the chance to sit and eat rice porridge by the canal like this. You will see another side of Vietnam that many people may not know.

Continuing the Journey in Vietnam and Memories with mr.hotsia

After recharging with pork bone rice porridge, I continued traveling to several provinces in Vietnam, including Da Lat, known for its peaceful Buddhist temples as I have previously described.Buddhist Temple in Da LatOr to the beautiful beaches and sea at Nha Trang, a major tourist city I have written about before.Nha Trang Sea Beach

But the memory of the early morning by the canal with hot pork rice porridge remains in my heart. It was a great start to the day and a charm of travel that I, mr.hotsia, want everyone to experience.

If you want to see the full atmosphere and experience, you can watch the video clipLifting the Snakehead Fish Trap: Life by the Canal, Eating Pork Bone Rice Porridge with Mom for Breakfast Before Traveling to Vietnamthat I, mr.hotsia, filmed myself. I guarantee you will fully feel the spirit and sincerity of the canal-side people in Vietnam.

Finally, if you are interested in traveling in northern Vietnam and local lifestyles, I recommend reading my travel story in Lang Son Province.Lang Son Province, Vietnamwhich will help you better understand the atmosphere and intriguing aspects for sure.