A popular dish in Quang Binh that locals often call cactus soup. Although the name sounds strange and makes many people immediately think of cactus with thorns in a harsh environment, few people know that this is a delicious dish and a specialty of the region.

• The main ingredient of Quang Binh cactus soup is made from a plant that is commonly considered an ornamental plant.
• What's special is the characteristic sour taste of cactus soup, unlike any other food, creating a unique culinary experience that surprises diners.

Below is a list of famous restaurants making cactus soup in Quang Binh so you can enjoy this unique flavor.

Stir-fried silkworm pulp with lolot leaves is a unique dish from the mountainous region of Quang Binh.

• The uniqueness of this dish lies in the blend of the fatty flavor of silkworm pupae and the characteristic aroma of lolot leaves, creating a valuable and surprising meal. To create a delicious dish of stir-fried silkworm pupae with betel leaves, the maker should carefully select golden silkworm pupae that are not bruised, then wash and drain.
• The pupae are seasoned with salt, fish sauce, seasoning powder, and sugar, then incubated for about 15 minutes to absorb the spices. Next, heat the oil and fry the shallots until fragrant, then add the pupae and stir quickly until the pupae are firm. Finally, add sliced lolot leaves and stir well for about 2 minutes to have a wonderful meal.