Ninh Hòa Duck: Crispy Rice, Spicy Ginger Fish Sauce
The small, hidden doorway under the awning is where the distinctive flavor of Ninh Hòa Duck is preserved. Simple plastic tables and chairs are scattered on the sidewalk, but it is always crowded with customers from afternoon until closing time.
Crispy Rice, Fat Duck
The dish is made from fat, full-bodied duck with little fat and lots of meat. The rice and porridge are cooked with duck broth, so each grain is plump and infused with a rich, savory flavor. Crispy rice is a special dish that is not always available. It takes an hour to burn the rice soaked in fat over a roaring fire, turning it into a crispy, golden-brown delight. Each serving includes a piece of crispy rice, with its rich, buttery flavor, that you can chew and enjoy with a satisfying crunch.
Spicy Ginger Fish Sauce, Warming the Heart
Duck meat is naturally cold, so people often dip it in ginger fish sauce to warm it up. The ginger is ground and drained to reduce its spiciness, then mixed with red chili peppers, minced garlic, delicious fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar, and red chili peppers for a vibrant color. The ginger fish sauce is not a watery, bland concoction, but thick and sticky, spicy, warming the heart.
Unforgettable Flavor
This small, simple, and rustic restaurant on the roadside, but the flavor of Ninh Hòa Duck is sure to leave a lasting impression. The crispy rice, fat duck, and spicy ginger fish sauce create a unique and harmonious combination. After one taste, you won't forget it and you'll want to enjoy it again and again.
