Clam worm is a kind of marine worm living in brackish coastal waters. Every year, in late fall and early winter, clam worms multiply in cold weather and resurface on the water. Local folks fish clam worms and bring them to markets for sales. Famous sayings are “September 20th, October 5th” or “September, clam-worm, October, rice seeds” which aims to remind everybody to do not miss such special local specialties during that time. Clam worms can be made into many dishes, but clam – worm meat pie is the most favorite one.
Clam worm meat pie is a famous dish in Hanoi. Hanoians loves to enjoy the dish in cold breezy days in autumn. The dish is a perfect blend of fresh clam worms, pork meat, eggs, and essential oils of the tangerine peels. The dish tastes greasy, sweet and sweet – smelling. Clam worm meat must be poured over by boiling water before kneading together with pork meat and eggs.
Besides, tangerine peel is indispensable. The meat pie is as small as the palm of one’s hand. The pie is fried until it turns into yellow. The dish is best served with fresh vegetables and gently pungent sour fish sauce. Now you can see that the fragrance of the tangerine peels emerges together with the scent of cumin. The dish makes you so mouth – watering.
What could be more interesting than having hot clam worm meat pie at a street food stall in Hanoi old streets and enjoying yourself in cold breezy autumn?