What kind of fish is the compassionate fish in Binh Thuan sea that is famous for being delicious, strange, rare, and makes you compassionate when eaten?

With its natural sweetness, fragrant white meat and diverse ways of preparation, the fish has become the pride of fishermen and an irresistible delicacy of the central coastal region of Vietnam, most commonly in Binh Thuan .

Compassionate fish - a precious gift from Binh Thuan sea

The Compassion Fish, also known as the Bi Fish, is not only a special fish because of its shape and taste, but also carries interesting stories of the ocean. This fish has a shape similar to the scad but has a thicker body and a rounder head. Its back is blue, easily blending in with the color of the sea when viewed from above, while its belly is silvery white, with smooth, shiny skin and no scales. These fish are usually the size of an adult's hand or larger, living a few nautical miles from the coast, where the waves crash day and night.

The Compassion Fish is the name of a type of fish similar to the Catfish, but with a thicker body and a rounder head.

Unlike many other fish, the merle fish do not eat common bait, so fishermen have to use nets to catch them. Each trip out to sea, the boats returning with a few merle fish is a great joy. However, the small quantity makes the merle fish a rare delicacy. Catching them is not easy, fishermen have to cast their nets in the evening and the next morning hope to have a fresh batch of merle fish.

Ms. Hoa, a compassionate fish seller on the online market, shared: "Compassion fish is a rare fish, it is not easy to catch so the quantity is small, sometimes I buy a batch of about ten kilos from fishermen and then sell it on the online market."

The flat-shaped fish has thick and fragrant meat and can be prepared into many delicious dishes such as steamed, grilled or cooked in sour soup, making anyone who has enjoyed it once remember it forever.

Recently, on the online market, there are several addresses selling compassionate fish for about 200,000 VND/kg. "Because the fish has a strange name, many people are curious and order it to try. This fish is flat, has thick and fragrant meat, and is delicious when steamed, grilled or cooked in sour soup. Many customers after eating it commented that this fish is not fishy, ​​and is sweeter and more fragrant than some other types of sea fish," said Ms. Hong - an online compassionate fish seller.

The flat-shaped fish has thick and fragrant meat and can be prepared into many delicious dishes such as steamed, grilled or cooked in sour soup, making anyone who has enjoyed it once remember it forever.

As the owner of a seafood shop in La Gi, Binh Thuan, Mr. Quoc Khanh also said: "The fish has a natural sweetness, the fish meat is fatty and has no small bones, so children and the elderly can eat it. I order the boats in advance, if there is any goods, they will bring them to my shop, but the quantity is very small, only a few trips a week. The goods arrive and customers buy them all. Just try it once and you will be hooked."

Compassion fish - A fish with a strange name that has become a specialty loved by city dwellers. If you want to eat it, you have to order in advance.

According to locals, sea bass can be prepared in three main dishes: steamed, boiled and grilled, each with its own distinct flavor.

For steamed fish, people clean the gills and fins, wash the fish and then put it in a pot with a steamer. This method of preparation requires sophistication: boil water until the fish is cooked, do not leave it too long or it will become soft and lose its deliciousness. Steamed fish without spices is often eaten with rice paper rolls with fresh vegetables, dipped in chili and garlic fish sauce, helping diners fully enjoy the fresh flavor of the fish. If spices such as wood ear mushrooms, onions, and ripe pineapple are added, the steamed fish can be eaten with vermicelli or thin rice paper rolls with raw vegetables, creating an unforgettable rich flavor.

Compassion fish cooked in sour soup in daily meals of coastal families in Binh Thuan.

Compassion fish can also be boiled, adding spices such as salt, chili, and herbs. The fish meat is white and fragrant, and you can eat a lot without getting bored. This boiled dish also has broth, like a bowl of soup or stew, eaten with crispy rice paper broken into small pieces and dropped in. Each piece of fish, each spoonful of broth brings a refreshing, pleasant feeling.

The most attractive dish is probably grilled fish. People clean the gills and fins, then place the fish on a grill over a red-hot charcoal fire. The grill must be turned over so that the fish is cooked evenly, the aroma spreads, and you can feel the distinctive flavor even before eating. Grilled fish can be eaten alone or rolled in thin rice paper with vegetables and dipped in fish sauce and spices, both are very delicious.

From family meals to parties entertaining distinguished guests, the fish can become an impressive main dish. People often accompany it with drinks such as herbal wine with precious seafood such as sea urchin, seahorse, ... or beer to enhance the taste and aid digestion.

Because it is a delicious, strange, and rare specialty, the fish is also sold at a high price, each kilogram can cost up to 200,000 VND.

The fish has white, delicious meat with few small bones, making many people curious and wanting to enjoy it. The value of this fish has also increased because of that, with each kilogram being up to 200,000 VND.

In recent years, the fish has become one of the specialties that many people "hunt" to enjoy. From luxury restaurants to family meals, the fish is present, bringing a unique, sophisticated and proud flavor of Binh Thuan sea.

Compassion fish, a gift from the sea, is both a specialty and a symbol of the wealth and abundance of the central coastal region of Vietnam. Although the quantity is not much, the unique flavor and diverse processing methods have made Compassion fish an indispensable part of local cuisine , contributing to the cultural beauty of Binh Thuan.

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