Hiep Phuoc fermented pork roll

(ĐN)- Hiep Phuoc village is located in Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province. It is famous for its food specialty - Nem chua (fermented pork roll).

Nem chua is a meat roll with a sweet, sour, salty and spicy taste. Traditionally, to make Nem chua, the main ingredient is pork thigh. Nem chua is made from minced pork, sliced pigskin and a mixture of seasoning and garlic. These contents are mixed thoroughly before being wrapped with aromatic, fresh leaves into small, boxy rolls before being stored for natural fermentation process for three to five days in a cool place before eating.

In the Hiep Phuoc village, the locals take pride in their Nem chua recipe, which has been passed down through many generations. Called “nem Hiep Phuoc” after the district, it became more widely known when the locals made Nem chua for visitors. Tourists to the village can take part in nem Hiep Phuoc cooking classes to learn more about this regional specialty. Nem Hiep Phuoc is sold at the markets in the village and across the province. It is also used as gifts for friends or relatives.

Usually served as a snack with raw garlic, Nem chua is eaten all year round as an appetizer or a side in restaurants and food stores. It is eaten especially for the Lunar New Year by many families.

Reported by N.T.K