Cooking Showdown at the Old Quarter of Hoi An
Saturday, 05/13/2017 10:24
Chefs from 12 countries will compete at the international Cao lầu (a Vietnamese dish made with noodles, pork, and greens) cooking challenge in Hội An on June 12 - 14.
A restaurant in Trần Phú Street in the old quarter of Hội An offers Cao Lầu and other food. VNS Photo Công Thành
The
event’s organiser said 12 chefs from different countries with work experience
at Vietnamese hotels and restaurants will cook the dish at the An Hội Sculpture
Park on the Hoài River bank.
The
organising committee hoped the contest would promote Cao lầu, Hội An’s signature dish, to the world.
The
contest was organised in conjunction with the Hội An International Food
Festival in March.
Cao lầu, a traditional dish of Hội An, has seen as the most favourite food in the ancient city. VNS Photo Công Thành
The
12 chefs must submit their recipes and ingredients list to prepare their own
versions of Cau lầu to demonstrate
their skills and innovation.
Chefs
will also be joined Trịnh Diễm Vy, chairwoman of the festival, to cook some of
Việt Nam’s specialties and create a large version of Cao lầu in the main arena.
A
local chef, Trần Tấn Mẫn said Cao lầu
is a must eat in Hội An, and tourists can find Cao lầu at restaurants across Hội
An.
The
contest is part of the 6th Quảng Nam Heritage Festival on June 9 - 14.
By VNS