Amidst the hustle and bustle of Saigon, there are still gentle moments of silence – where the fragrant smell of fried onions gently touches the tip of the nose, where the scent of dill gently permeates the warm smoke, where a bowl of hot mussel soup brings us back to dinner with our mother, next to the small kitchen and the sweet lullaby.
Clam soup – a simple yet attractive dish of the Central region, is now fully recreated at Hoi An Sense restaurant. Not simply a refreshing soup, the clam soup here is prepared according to a special recipe, using star fruit, tomatoes, dill, green onions and fried onions, bringing a unique, refreshing, and unforgettable flavor. Each spoonful of soup is a harmony of sour – sweet – aromatic, awakening all senses with sophistication and sincerity.
Top 5 delicious mussel soups for those who love light flavors
1. Sour mussel soup
Sour mussel soup, also known as sour mussel soup, is a popular dish in the coastal provinces of Central Vietnam. The mild sourness of tomatoes combined with ripe star fruit permeates each tiny mussel but is rich in natural sweetness. At Hoi An Sense, sour mussel soup is elaborately prepared with clear mussel broth, the mussels are stir-fried with fried onions, then boiled with star fruit and tomatoes to create a pleasant, not harsh, sour taste. A little dill and chopped green onions sprinkled on top, all like a country symphony - light but lingering.
2. Clam and vegetable soup
For those who love the characteristic spicy taste, mussel and mustard green soup is the ideal choice. Fresh young mustard greens cooked with mussels create a clear green soup, with a few peppercorns and lightly fried onions, enough to soothe a long tiring day. This soup is not only delicious but also very good for digestion and health, especially during the changing seasons.
3. Mussel soup with squash
Mussel and squash soup reminds me of summer afternoons in the countryside – when my mother picked squash at the end of the garden, and quickly had a pot of steaming, fragrant soup. When cooked with mussels, the squash softens, blending with the sweetness of the mussel water, light and attractive. This dish is often served with light meals, without meat or fish, but still full of flavor.
4. Clam soup with chives – For those who like strong flavors
Chives have a characteristic mild flavor, when combined with mussels create a dish. clam soup with chives Fragrant, warms the stomach, easy to eat. This soup is suitable for cold days, helps warm the body, aids digestion.
5. Clam and Malabar spinach soup – Gentle and pure
Restrained, clam soup with spinach is a symbol of simplicity in cuisine. Sweet and fatty spinach, cooked quickly with mussels and clear broth, adding a little chopped green onion. When enjoying, the fresh taste of the vegetable blends with the sweet taste of mussels, all like a gentle hug amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
How to cook authentic mussel soup at Hoi An Sense restaurant
Carefully selected ingredients
- Fresh mussels (take the meat, keep the broth)
- Sour star fruit, ripe tomatoes
- Shallots, green onions, dill, fried onions
- Seasoning: good fish sauce, pepper, salt, sugar, cooking oil
Recipe secret – Keep the sweetness and freshness intact
The mussels are soaked to remove sand, then boiled to get the sweet water and separate the meat. The mussel meat is quickly stir-fried with fried onions to bring out the aroma. Tomatoes and star fruit are cut into pieces, lightly fried to bring out the color and flavor. All are then mixed in the sweet mussel water, seasoned carefully. Finally, add dill and green onions before removing from the heat – to retain the freshness and characteristic aroma of the sour mussel soup.
Presentation – The art of elevating rustic dishes
Not only delicious, the mussel soup at Hoi An Sense is also beautiful. The elegant white porcelain bowl, the clear, light yellow broth, highlighted by the red of the tomatoes, the green of the dill and spring onions, and a few thin slices of star fruit. Every little detail is cleverly and delicately arranged like a peaceful summer picture on a Vietnamese dinner tray.
Enjoy mussel soup in a traditional and luxurious space at Hoi An Sense
Central Cuisine – When the soul is seasoned with memories
Each mussel soup dish at Hoi An Sense is a story – about the hometown river, about the seasons of sour star fruit, about the sound of summer noon calls in the old town. The kitchen team here not only cooks, but also preserves and recounts those memories through Central delicacies famous, with modern technology but the flavor is still kept intact.
Space: When Hoi An is "rebuilt" in the heart of Saigon
No need to go to Quang Nam, just step into Hoi An Sense and you will be lost in a miniature Hoi An - with tiled roofs, high hanging silk lanterns, hand-carved lim wood tables and chairs. Space both cozy and luxurious, giving the feeling of coming home - where every flavor is familiar.
Service – Dedicated in every moment
Hoi An Sense Restaurant is not only a place to enjoy mussel soup, every moment of enjoying the cuisine becomes complete. The service team is professionally trained, dedicated and friendly, all contributing to creating a memorable culinary experience for each diner.
Come to Hoi An Sense to enjoy authentic mussel soup.
From fresh mussels - a gift from the brackish water region, to each skillfully cut slice of star fruit, fragrant dill or ripe tomatoes, if you are looking for a soup full of flavor and rich in emotions, let Hoi An Sense mussel soup lead the way.
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