Visiting a makeshift highland market with its 'specialties' of rats, tadpoles, and larvae.
(Baonghean.vn) - Small markets are makeshift stalls set up along the roadside in villages, on the roadside, and on the sidewalks of towns…; selling items considered specialties of the highlands such as: forest rats, dragonfly larvae, stream fish, various kinds of wild vegetables…
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| The makeshift huts in the villages are where people sell products they have gathered or caught from the forest, such as wild vegetables and fruits, wild animals, and fish from streams and rivers. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Melons and Mong peaches are brought from the mountains and forests of the Vietnam-Laos border to Kim Son district town (Que Phong). Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Wild mulberries are a popular choice among female customers. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| The herb known as "phắc bớ ín" in Thai has a subtly sweet taste and can be eaten raw with soup made with bamboo shoots or sour bamboo shoots. It can also be cooked with river fish or chicken to create very appealing dishes; in addition, it has the effect of cooling the body and treating constipation. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Frog and toad tadpoles are considered a clean delicacy. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Wild rats, used to make "ot" soup, are popular among people in the highlands and sell for 40,000 - 60,000 VND per rat. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Dragonfly larvae (called "niêu" or "khuộc" in Thai) have a sweet taste and a cooling effect, making them a popular choice for refreshing summer meals. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Grilled river and stream fish is a popular specialty among visitors from the lowlands. Photo: Hung Cuong |
