The craft of making Quang noodles in Quang Nam embodies the unique culinary culture of the region. Recently, this craft has been officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
A bowl of traditional Quang noodles, with the culinary flavor of Quang region. Photo: Tien Sa
According to the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (DCST) of Quang Nam province, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has signed Decision No. 2327/QD-BVHTTDL to include the traditional knowledge of making Quang noodles in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.
Quang noodles are not just a dish but also a cultural story of Quang Nam. The noodles, made from finely ground rice flour mixed with gardenia-infused water and eggs, have a striking yellow color. The dish is further enriched by a variety of fresh herbs such as basil, lettuce, and young mustard greens, creating a vibrant and appetizing presentation. The rich broth, made from simmered pork bones, is enhanced by the sweet flavors of various meats like fish, chicken, and pork. The dish is completed with crispy rice paper and fragrant roasted peanuts.
Quang noodles gained international recognition when they were served at the APEC 2017 Summit in Da Nang, where they were featured at the banquet for attending world leaders, showcasing the cultural and culinary significance of the dish. Additionally, the culinary website Taste Atlas listed Quang noodles among the 100 best dishes in Vietnam for international travelers to experience.
On August 10, 2023, the Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee submitted a formal request to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to include the craft of making Quang noodles in the national list of intangible cultural heritage. With this recognition, Quang Nam now boasts 13 national intangible cultural heritages, including folk performance art such as Hat Ba Trao; Bai Choi art; traditional crafts like Co Tu people’s brocade weaving; folk performance art of the Co Tu people, including the Tung Tung Da Da dance; social customs and beliefs like the Neu pole erection and Gu rituals of the Co people; the Kim Bong carpentry craft; Thanh Chau bird’s nest harvesting; the Ba Thu Bon Festival; the Ba Phuong Hi Festival; the Lunar New Year Festival in Hoi An; the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hoi An; and now, Quang noodles.
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Source: Vietnam Insider