Tiết canh facts for kids
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| Type | Pudding |
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| Place of origin | Vietnam |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Blood (swine or duck), fish sauce, meat, peanuts, herbs (Vietnamese coriander, mint) |
Tiết canh is a special Vietnamese dish. It is a type of pudding made with fresh blood, often served with cooked meat. This traditional food is most common in Northern Vietnam.
People usually make Tiết canh using blood from pigs or ducks. The most popular version is tiết canh vịt. This means it is made from fresh duck blood and duck meat.
Understanding Tiết Canh
Tiết canh is a unique dish. It is known for its jelly-like texture. This texture comes from the blood as it cools and sets. It is a very traditional part of Vietnamese food culture.
How Tiết Canh is Prepared
Making Tiết canh involves several steps. First, fresh blood is collected in a bowl. A little fish sauce is added to keep it from setting too quickly. This mixture helps the blood stay liquid for a short time.
Next, finely chopped cooked meat is placed in a shallow dish. This meat often includes parts like duck gizzards or other duck meat. Crushed peanuts and fresh herbs are sprinkled on top. Common herbs are Vietnamese coriander and mint.
Then, a small amount of broth from cooking the meat is mixed with the blood and fish sauce. This helps the blood set properly. The blood mixture is then quickly poured over the meat and herbs in the dish.
The dish is then cooled, often in a refrigerator. This helps the blood become firm and pudding-like. If the dish gets warm, the blood can become liquid again.
See also
In Spanish: Tiết canh para niños
