Sour shark soup with lemongrass and turmeric - an unforgettable delicacy in Ha Tien

When mentioning Ha Tien (An Giang province), many people often think of the poetic beauty of "ten beautiful scenes of Ha Tien" or the windy Mui Nai beach. Not only that, Ha Tien also attracts tourists with its culinary dishes imbued with the soul of the sea, including sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric.

Sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric has a unique flavor, a subtle combination of sour, spicy and aromatic. This is a typical dish of the Ha Tien coastal region, with a combination of culinary tastes of the Kinh - Khmer ethnic groups.

Sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric, a combination of the culinary tastes of the Kinh and Khmer peoples.

The secret to creating the appeal of sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric lies in the fresh ingredients, especially rich shark. The fish meat is very delicious, nutritious, can be processed into many dishes but the best is still rich shark cooked with fresh bamboo shoots, lemongrass and turmeric.

With many years of experience in cooking sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric, Chef Nguyen Mong Danh of Canh Buom Ha Tien Restaurant said that when cooking sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric, the fish is cut into 1 - 1.5 cm pieces. Lemongrass and fresh turmeric, after being fried with garlic, will be used to stir-fry with the rich shark slices. This step not only helps to remove the natural fishy smell of the fish but also imbues the soup with the characteristic warm aroma.

Put the pot of fish on the stove, boil for about 5 - 10 minutes, add mint, bean sprouts, pineapple, tomatoes, okra, cabbage, fresh bamboo shoots..., then season to taste.

The pot of sour soup has a shimmering yellow color, a characteristic aroma, and a sour taste mixed with a bit of spiciness.

After the fish pot boils again, sprinkle in chopped coriander and a few slices of chili. “Ha Tien people often say that delicious sour shark soup with lemongrass and turmeric must retain the natural sweetness of the fish, be just sour, and just spicy enough. This dish is not fussy but contains the taste of the sea and the love of the countryside,” said chef Nguyen Mong Danh.

From family meals, sour shark soup rich in lemongrass and turmeric gradually entered the menu of many eateries and restaurants to serve tourists.

“I have been to Ha Tien many times, and every time my family chooses sour shark soup with lemongrass and turmeric to enjoy. With the cool weather of the sea breeze, sitting with family enjoying a pot of hot soup is a wonderful experience when coming to the coastal land of Ha Tien,” said Ms. Ha Thi Mong Tuyen, a tourist from Quang Tri.

Article and photos: DANH THANH

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