More than 100 delicious Vietnamese fish dishes set records

Vietnamese fish - Photo 1.

Braised catfish with turmeric and light salt - Photo: HOANG LE

At the event, the Vietnam Super Chefs Association received a certificate of record for an international dish made from 100 types of Vietnamese fish from the Vietnam Records Organization.

A table of dishes with the full flavor of Vietnamese fish

A large table in the hall displayed 202 dishes, attracting the attention of many people.

Chefs from all over the country show off their skills in preparing and presenting dishes made from freshwater fish, stream fish, and sea fish. Fish is prepared into dishes such as salad, braised fish, fish cakes, fried fish, and steamed fish.

The table contains more than 200 dishes made from fish - Video : HOANG LE

With a coastline of more than 3,000km and a rich river and stream system, Vietnam is blessed with a diverse source of fish, which is not only an ingredient for daily meals but also develops into a culinary art rich in identity.

Each dish tells a story about the sea, rivers and the lifestyle of the homeland people.

Vinh Long Chefs Association brought 7 fish dishes to the program. Among them, chef Anh Kiet introduced braised catfish with turmeric and lime - a specialty of Vinh Long.

The cooking method is quite simple: the fish is cleaned, the scales are kept intact, cooked with a light braising liquid including diluted coconut water, onion, garlic, seasoning powder, fish sauce, and young tamarind to create a light sour taste, served with raw vegetables and chopped mango.

"The toadfish is sensitive to fire so it doesn't need to be cooked for long. This type of fish in Vinh Long is tastier than other places, especially when braised and eaten with the scales," Mr. Kiet shared.

Mr. La Quoc Khanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association, shared at the conference: In the past, fish was just an ingredient for daily meals. As life developed, fish dishes were not only limited to family meals but also became culinary products serving society.

Setting the record brings pride to Vietnamese chefs, contributing to promoting Vietnam's culinary economy and tourism.

The organizers said that after the event, the program will continue its charity journey, cooking fish dishes to send to people in the highlands, bringing a message of love and sharing.