Irresistibly delicious peanut dipping sauce from the western region of Nghe An province.
(Baonghean.vn) - With readily available ingredients and a simple preparation method, peanut dipping sauce from the people of Western Nghe An has become an irresistible delicacy for anyone who tries it once.
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| Peanuts are used as an ingredient in many dishes, but the most iconic is peanut paste. |
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| To make a delicious and appealing dipping sauce, you need to add other spices such as lemongrass, garlic, chili, sugar, honey, etc. |
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| Peanuts are roasted until crispy and then ground into a fine powder. According to experienced "chefs," the finer the peanuts are ground, the thicker and more golden the sauce will be. |
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| Next, one of the indispensable ingredients is the broth made from simmered bones to create sweetness and richness for the "dipping sauce." |
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| After the lemongrass, garlic, and chili peppers are finely chopped and roasted until fragrant, they are all added to the broth and stirred over low heat until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. |
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| The aroma of peanuts blends with the fragrance of lemongrass, garlic, and chili peppers, and the rich, creamy broth creates an unforgettable, delicious, and savory flavor. |
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| People in the western part of Nghe An province often use cheo sauce as a dipping sauce for sticky rice, creating a unique and rustic culinary tradition. |
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| In addition, the sauce is also used as a dipping sauce for bamboo shoots, green bananas, raw vegetables, etc., creating a unique flavor that many people jokingly say is "addictive and makes you want to eat more rice". |
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| With simple ingredients and an uncomplicated preparation method, the rich flavor of cheo has become a regular feature in family meals in the western part of Nghe An province, and an unforgettable dish for those who have visited the highlands and had the chance to taste it. |
Phuong Thuy
