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Delicious, traditional Vietnamese pho soup with fresh herbs and toppings in a white bowl.
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Food & Drink

Vu Dai's Braised Fish: The Clay-Pot Tradition That Takes All Night

Ha Nam's Lang Vu Dai has spent centuries perfecting a single dish: fish slow-cooked in clay pots over rice husks until the bones dissolve. Here's what makes it worth seeking out.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Authentic Vietnamese clay pot fish with spices, showcasing Đông Dương culinary traditions.
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Food & Drink

Ca Kho Lang Vu Dai: History, Variants, and How to Order the Real Thing

The overnight-braised carp from Vu Dai village in Ha Nam is one of northern Vietnam's most obsessed-over Tet dishes. Here's what makes it different and where to find the genuine article.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Authentic Vietnamese clay pot fish dish cooking in Nam Định, capturing the richness of Asian cuisine.
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Food & Drink

Ca Kho To: The Complete Guide to Vietnam's Caramelized Clay Pot Fish

Sticky, salty, deeply savory — 'ca kho to' is Mekong home cooking at its most honest. Here's the full story: technique, fish types, regional twists, and where to eat the real thing.

May 26, 20265 min readall
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