Discover the grilled chicken with "Cham cheo" - the dipping salt in Quang Binh

For a long time, the grilled chicken with Cham cheo in Quang Binh has become beloved by diners from distant places. This dish can be found at any restaurants in Phong Nha – Ke Bang. It can be said that enjoying grilled chicken with Cham cheo will satisfy the appetite of travelers after their adventurous cave exploration.

The chicken used for this dish must be free-range, naturally raised by local people, without any growth-enhancing feed so that the meat is tender and sweet. The chicken is flattened, and then grilled until golden brown over charcoal without adding any seasoning. The chicken skin must be crispy and golden brown when grilled, avoiding overcooking which may affect the flavor of the dish.

The magic ingredient that makes this dish more delicious is Cham Cheo, a dipping salt of local people in this area. Cham cheo is made from salt along with basil, lime leaves, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, and green chili. Dipping salt has the fragrant aroma of various leaves and the spiciness of green chili, enhancing the deliciousness of the chicken meat when dipped.

Once the golden grilled chicken and perfect dipping salt are ready, it's time to present them on a bamboo plate adorned with banana leaves. Grilled chicken with dipping salt wouldn't be complete without a bowl of fragrant sticky rice. When enjoying this dish at local eateries, grilled chicken is often served alongside river fish, grilled pork, and various forest leaves.

When coming to Phong Nha, don't miss out on trying this dish on your list of must-try Phong Nha dishes, that is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you with lasting memories of your culinary journey through Vietnam.