Stream fish - a rustic delicacy of the mountains and forests

In addition to the delicious dishes that have created the brand, in the highland villages in Thanh Hoa, visitors will enjoy rustic delicacies, imbued with the flavor of the mountains and forests. Currently, at famous community tourism destinations such as Pu Luong (Ba Thuoc district), But village (Quan Hoa district), Ben En (Nhu Thanh district), Ma village (Thuong Xuan district), Muong Lat district... stream fish is an indispensable part of the meal.

Stream fish are small fish, usually living in streams flowing from the mountains to large rivers. The stream water is clear and unpolluted, so the fish are very clean and fresh. Stream fish often have many species (na fish, mudfish, river goby, loach...), each place has a different name. For example, in Ben En there is a type of fish called na fish, but in the highlands of Quan Hoa and Muong Lat, it is called mat fish (kinh fish).

"Na fish is a type of fish with thick body, firm and sweet meat. We local people often catch it to grill or dry and store it in the kitchen, and only serve it to guests when they have important guests. Nowadays, fish are caught a lot to serve tourist attractions, so the fish resource is increasingly depleted" - a resident of Xuan Thai commune, in Ben En community tourism site, Nhu Thanh district, shared.

Grilled stream fish served with wild vegetables and fruits

Stream fish can be prepared in many ways such as cooking wild banana soup, frying, grilling, but the best is still grilled stream fish. When grilled over a red fire, the fish retains its sweetness, toughness, and rich flavor. When eaten, it is often served with wild vegetables such as fig leaves, wild eggplant, chili, or can be eaten with raw vegetables such as lettuce, green cabbage, coriander, and basil. In particular, the fish is eaten with dipping sauce - a typical spice of the highlands, thereby creating the special feature of this dish.

In order to protect and sustainably exploit stream fish, many highland villages in Thanh Hoa have issued regulations prohibiting widespread fishing and exploitation, including the use of electric shock for fishing.

"The locality must issue regulations prohibiting fishing during the breeding season and when fishing, the whole village must participate to share this resource. Thanks to that, in recent years, fish have reproduced a lot" - Mr. Luc Van Tam, Secretary of Muong Chanh commune, Muong Lat district, said.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ca-suoi-mon-ngon-dan-da-cua-nui-rung-19624082920123543.htm