Farming and Cooking Experience in Tra Que Herb Village

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From the Farm to the Fork“ is our belief and the way of running our restaurant. So farming is a very important part of it in the traditional organic vegetable village where we are located. Tra Que Village is a place with hundreds of years of farming tradition. To keep our culture and to protect our beautiful place in Tra Que herb village, where we still use the traditional way of farming.

Tra Que is a saved heritage by the Government and a unique fertile Island in the river.

The farmers love their work and they do it with passion. When you meet them in our farming class, you will see it and you will get in touch with the locals. Also, you can try the traditional farming of our Tra Que herb village by yourself. Later we will use the traditional herbs for our cooking class. So will you learn how to cook a typical local Vietnamese lunch as well? 

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Menu 1

• Tam Huu (three friends) Spring Rolls
• Local Pancake
• Papaya Salad
• Grilled Fish in banana leaves
• Steamed rice in banana leaves
• Dessert

Menu 2 (Vegetarian Option)

• Tam Huu (three friends) Spring Rolls
• Local Pancake
• Papaya Salad
• Sauteed Tofu with sweet & sour sauce
• Steamed rice in banana leaves
• Dessert

Remarks: Desserts are fruits in each season.

Of course, there are vegetarian options, just tell us about your wishes and allergies.

Programma

• Staff pick you up at your hotel
• Cycle through the lovely rice fields, this is a great opportunity to breathe the fresh air of the countryside and admire the farms of cows, ducks, and buffaloes.
• Upon arrival, have your welcome drink and explore an over 300-year-old vegetable village that grows more than 30 types of herbs using manual methods. You will feel like you are lost in a dream with the peaceful, quiet, green, fragrant vegetable fields, without the noise of vehicles and machinery. 
• Experience farming with the farmers: Learn about traditional ingredients and spices used in people's daily meals.
• Ride a Waterbuffalo, the local and peaceful animal.
• Row a basket boat on the water and enjoy the beautiful and calm landscape between the coconut trees. (We can´t tell you the fixed order, as it depends on various factors.)
• You will learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes by yourself such as - Tam Huu (Three Friends) spring roll, which is unique to our village, and the famous local pancake. We will serve even more for your lunch like Papaya salad and a main dish fish in a clay pot with steamed rice in banana leaves. Finally, there is a fresh fruit dessert. 
• Return to your hotel after a day full of experiences.