(NLDO) - Two Chinese sisters decided not to get married, living to old age to continue the 70-year-old Chaozhou fried dough cart business in Ho Chi Minh City.
In the late afternoon, when the heat of the city is mild and the last rays of sunlight begin to fade, groups of young people invite each other to enjoy Chaozhou fried dough.
The fried dough cart of the two old sisters is famous throughout the city not only because of its cheap price but also because the crispy dough is very delicious.
Rare old-style fried dough cart in Ho Chi Minh City
The fried dough cart only sells the old style, with a long stainless steel bar in front (instead of a table) to fit a plate, customers sit in front and enjoy while watching the old ladies prepare the food.
Customers waiting in line
Inside were two small tables that could comfortably seat six people. The fried dough cart was simple but always crowded. Sometimes there were no more seats, but customers happily stood waiting their turn and chatting animatedly with the two old ladies.
A little onion, a little pickled cabbage creates a special flavor
When asked why the two elders did not get married, the younger brother Ly Hue Thanh (65 years old) smiled gently: "Because when they were young, no one loved them, so they lived like that."
Everything is very old
Hearing her say that, her older sister Ly Le Hoa (70 years old) added: "The two of us help our father push fried flour to sell, all day long we just carry things. After selling, youth passes quickly, old age comes, so we are too old to have children. Now we have to rely on each other to survive."
The two old ladies are always happy together.
While frying dough, Ms. Thanh said that her parents came to Vietnam from China and brought with them the fried dough profession of Chaozhou origin.
Thanks to this job, her whole family lived. Every day, Mrs. Thanh and her father pushed the flour cart around the streets of District 5 to make a living. When her father passed away, her sisters continued the business.
A little sour papaya makes it more delicious
"In my father's time, people only ate fried flour with eggs and dipping sauce. Over time, to meet customers' needs, sellers changed the dish to suit their tastes, adding a delicious, sour and crunchy papaya dish," Ms. Thanh confided.
"Two Sisters" fried dough cart is always crowded with customers
Many diners see the fried dough cart of the two ladies as the same as others, but what makes it special is the dipping sauce. Looking at the bowl of old-fashioned dipping sauce, Mrs. Thanh said the sauce only has sugar, vinegar, and chili. Depending on each person's taste, whether they like sweet, salty, or sour, they can adjust it to suit their taste.
"My sister and I rarely get angry with each other. If we do, it's only for a few hours before we push the cart to sell. We don't go far, our whole lives we just stay in the city, cook, and go to the temple. Our work from childhood to old age has been like that, and I think it will be the same in the future," said Ly Le Hoa.
"Two Sisters" fried dough cart at 26 Bach Van, District 5, HCMC with prices from 30,000 VND to 35,000 VND, open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/hai-chi-em-quyet-khong-lay-chong-song-toi-gia-ban-bot-chien-trieu-chau-o-tp-hcm-196250328090904761.htm
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