Thịt trâu gác bếp

Thịt trâu gác bếp is a traditional meat product originating from the mountainous Sapa region, where it's prepared by the Black Thai people of Sapa. It consists of cured and dried buffalo meat, and it originated from the need to preserve food for the rainy seasons.

On the outside, the buffalo meat is dark brown, but on the inside it's bright red. The meat is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger, and it's then hung from their kitchens from 8 months up to a year. After that period, it's usually stewed, grilled, or cooked into various dishes.

It's said that the first bite might be a little tough, but after that the flavors become sweet and pleasant.