Away to Vung Tau (Part 2)
I love sunsets on the beach. There is something sacred about that moment when the blue water turns deeper in color, and the sky color is changing from deep orange-red to purple and dark blue, slowly merging with the water line on the horizon. We stood on a high cliff, enjoying the view and the strong wind, listening to the sound of the waves until it got dark and all the city lights were twinkling from afar.
My friend, Xuyen brought me to eat “Banh Khot” - the signature cuisine of the city. Banh Khot are crispy miniature pancakes served with herbs and vegetables. There is a sweet fish sauce for dipping and you can add in minced fresh chili according to your taste. She explained that there are two ways to eat this dish, one way is to simply eat Banh Khot alone by dipping in the sauce. The other way is to use a big mustard green leaf to wrap Banh Khot with other herbs to make into a roll. It tasted wonderful to me either way. If you have a chance to try this delicious cuisine, don’t forget to put the shredded green papaya (served along with other vegetables) into your dipping sauce bowl to soak in all the sweet and spicy flavours.
After eating Banh Khot, once again we took a bike tour around the city. This time Xuyen brought me to see a lighthouse up in the mountains to get the best possible view. From there, Vung Tau city looks truly magical with colorful lights embracing the coastline...
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