Quang Nam’s unique specialty: Cassava noodles
Cassava noodles (phở sắn), a specialty of Que Son in Quang Nam, are renowned for their distinctive appearance and unique ingredients.
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| Cassava noodle, specialty of Quang Nam, is one of the most beautiful types of Pho in Vietnam. |
Unlike any other type of pho typically found in Vietnam, cassava noodle resembles a woven net and is made entirely from cassava root.
Cassava flour’s stickiness makes it brittle, so locals shape assava noodle into a net for easy removal, keeping it intact and visually appealing.
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| Cassava noodle ready for customers. |
Making cassava noodle involves selecting fresh cassava, double-peeling, drying, grinding, soaking for several days, then cooking and pressing it into noodles.
Cassava noodle can be made into various tasty dishes. The most popular one is cooked with snakehead fish and served with young banana tree stems.
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| Cassava noodles for vegetarians. |
Depending on the location and personal taste, cassava noodle is creatively made into various dishes for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
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| A variation of Cassava noodle. |
Cassava noodle is not only tasty and adaptable but also has a high fibre content that prolongs feelings of fullness.
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| Cassava noodle, a speciality of Que Son (Quang Nam). |
Cassava noodle also contains resistant starch, which the body cannot break down for energy, making it less likely to cause weight gain.
(Source: Vietnam National Authority of Toursim)
