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Discovering the Unique Fermented Vegetable Delicacies of Northwest Vietnam

Discovering the Unique Fermented Vegetable Delicacies of Northwest Vietnam

When it comes to the culinary wonders of Northwest Vietnam, few ingredients spark as much intrigue and emotion as the fermented vegetable known colloquially as “rau thối.” This unique delicacy, often heralded as an acquired taste, has a reputation that precedes it, sometimes even eliciting playful remarks that “the entire village can smell it cooking!” […]