RICH FISH HOTEL WITH ARTS
Seafood in the city. Ha Tien is fresh and diverse. Delicious dishes made from fresh shrimp, fish, oysters, shellfish and snails such as grilled all, grilled with onion fat, sautéed with garlic butter, fried satay with sweet aroma always attract a large number of diners; in which shark hotpot rich in lemongrass and turmeric is a dish not to be missed when coming to Ha Tien.
Rich shark is relatively rare, so it is only provided by fishermen to large restaurants or restaurant owners who have booked in advance. Fish meat is delicious, nutritious, can be processed into many dishes, but the most delicious is still rich shark cooked with lemongrass and turmeric soup. This is also a typical sour soup of Ha Tien sea with a combination of the cuisine of the Kinh and Khmer ethnic groups.
When cooking shark hotpot rich in lemongrass and turmeric, the fish is cut into pieces from 1-1,5cm and put in a pot of boiling water for about 5-10 minutes, mint, bean sprouts, pineapple, tomato, okra, cabbage, bamboo shoots. fresh… then season to taste. Bring the fish to a boil again, sprinkle with chopped cilantro with slices of chili. Served with shark hotpot rich in lemongrass and turmeric are fresh vermicelli, water spinach and fish sauce with a few slices of chili.
The shark hotpot rich in lemongrass and turmeric is a harmonious combination between the sour taste of the broth and the characteristic flavor of lemongrass and turmeric, creating an unforgettable impression for visitors. With the cold of the sea breeze, sitting with the family enjoying a hot pot of hot pot is a great experience when coming to Ha Tien.
“I went to the city. Ha Tien many times, always chooses new dishes to enjoy. However, the turmeric-rich shark hotpot is the dish my family always chooses when coming here, because the sweet and sour taste of the broth and fresh fish meat have kept food enthusiasts like me," said Ha Thi. Mong Tuyen, living in Trieu Son commune, Trieu Phong district (Quang Tri).
HOT Noodles
One of the dishes not to be missed when coming to the city. Ha Tien is vermicelli noodles. To have a delicious bowl of vermicelli noodles, you have to go through many processing stages from choosing ingredients to accompanying vegetables.
Bowl of vermicelli at Nang Nguyen noodle shop is delicious and attractive to tourists.
Nung trumpet noodle shop of Nguyen Thi Nang's family, living at 9 Mac Tu Hoang street, Dong Ho ward, is considered as a place selling delicious and long-standing vermicelli noodles in Ho Chi Minh City. Ha Tien. According to Ms. Nang, to have a delicious bowl of vermicelli noodles, the type of fish chosen to cook must be sea barracuda. Sea barracuda is a healthy fish, fresh and delicious and suitable for vermicelli.
“The important step to have a delicious bowl of vermicelli is trumpet fish with coconut milk. After boiling, the fish is separated from the meat and pounded, beaten until the fish is puffy and trumpeted with coconut milk, seasoning to taste. Vermicelli is put in a bowl with some raw vegetables, papaya, cucumber, bean sprouts, herbs, and then poured with hot trumpet water. When enjoying, guests can add chili to have a dish that is both fatty, aromatic and rich in flavor," said Ms. Nang.
SURPRISE WITH STEADY TEAM
Coming to the steamed noodle shop at 3 Lam Son Street, Dong Ho Ward, visitors can enjoy steamed noodle soup with the rich flavor of spring rolls, shumai, greasy coconut milk and chewy, soft noodles. steamed. Steamed noodle soup with herbs, minced cucumber, bean sprouts, and coconut milk is delicious. If you do not like the fatty taste of coconut milk, you can use sweet and sour fish sauce.
“Nearly 25 years of working with steamed noodle soup, although there are many ups and downs, I still want to keep my family's traditional profession, both to have more income and to contribute to the introduction of the city's cuisine. Ha Tien comes to tourists near and far," shared Ly Lam Thuy Ha - the owner of the steamed noodle shop.
Steamed noodle soup is a strange dish that attracts tourists.
Tourists to the city. Ha Tien can not only visit scenic spots, but also enjoy many delicious dishes with its own flavor of Ha Tien cuisine. When coming to Ha Tien promises to bring tourists new experiences, delicious and unique dishes.
Articles and photos: THIEN Hieu