The 'deafening' aroma of wild rat meat at Muong Long Heaven's Gate
(Baonghean.vn) - With an altitude of 1,500m, Muong Long this season seems to be immersed in mist and clouds. In the very cold weather, the temperature sometimes drops to only 5-6 degrees Celsius, the fire is still the place to keep the Mong people's houses warm. By the flickering red fire, there is nothing more interesting and attractive than sipping a cup of corn wine with fragrant grilled wild rat meat. Wild rat meat has now become a specialty of the people living in Muong Long Heaven Gate.
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| Muong Long is covered in mist and clouds this season. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| In the cold weather, the fireplace is the place to keep the house warm. And it will be more interesting to enjoy wild rat meat prepared by the Mong people. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The way to process wild rats is also quite simple. After being caught, the rats are dipped in boiling water to clean their fur. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Then grill on charcoal stove. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Wild rats after being grilled and their organs cleaned. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| After being pre-processed, wild rats can be cooked with lemongrass and chili or grilled. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Fragrant wild rat meat. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The house is filled with love between husband and wife. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Plum blossoms blooming on the porch signal the arrival of spring. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
