Moss Stone specialty

Did you know that the "Moss plant" that grows in streams can also be used as food?

You didn't hear wrong. Moss is actually edible.

Not only edible, stone moss is considered a "God-given" specialty that very few people know about.

Stone moss is not only a dish, but also a story about the faithful love of a Thai ethnic couple. When their love was opposed, they swore to each other on the top of a high mountain, turning into sparkling stars, and their tears became rivers, their hair turned into iridescent strands of moss and stone under the water.

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Classify:

People in the Northwest divide stone moss into three groups: "cui" - dark colored, hair-like moss; "spicy" - moss with loose, green fibers; and "tau" - moss growing in patches in the Da River area, ponds, or streams. The process of preparing moss requires meticulousness and diligence, but is a way to show the love and ingenuity of the women in the family.

Processing:

After the moss is prepared, it can be processed into many different dishes such as stir-frying, steaming, boiling, grilling or making soup. Among them, stone moss grill is considered a symbol of creativity and flavor blending. The moss is marinated with spices such as MSG, ginger, lemongrass, onions, and lotus seeds, then wrapped in banana leaves or dong leaves, and grilled over charcoal or buried in ash. The result is an eye-catching, attractive meal with the unique flavor of moss and the spicy taste of spices.

Stone moss soup, often stewed with bone broth or chicken broth, brings a delicious and deep flavor when enjoyed while still hot. In addition, stone moss salad, made from young moss and typical Northwest spices, is also a great choice.

Traditionally, stone moss is not only a delicious dish but also has many health benefits. It is considered a gift from heaven and earth, bringing benefits to blood circulation, detoxification, clearing heat, and lowering blood pressure.

This dish is available in the Northwest but has limited quantities, and cannot be kept fresh for long. That is the reason why stone moss becomes a unique specialty of this region, but only when you come here will you have the opportunity to enjoy its unique flavor.