
Thắng Cố - Specialty in Sapa, Vietnam
The horse meat, called thang co, is a traditional dish of the Mong ethnic group in the mountainous north-western region. Thang co has been known for years as a speciality of the Mong culture. The technique of making it is quite simple. After the animal is killed and washed, its internal parts are removed, which are later cut up. These parts are put in a big pan and fried in their own grease. Minutes later, water is added to the pan and the meat is simmered for hours. To spice