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The book

The book " Culinary Adventures - Eating Everywhere" includes an article introducing Ca Mau crab.

According to author Duy Nam: “This book invites you to explore the world of cuisine in your own way, from traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho, banh mi, banh chung... to signature dishes from around the world such as pizza, sushi...”. Interestingly, the book is designed in an interactive style, allowing readers to be creative by coloring, creating dishes, and participating in food-related games.

On page 25, a representative dish of Southern Vietnamese cuisine, Ca Mau crab , is presented in an appealing way alongside 46 famous dishes both domestically and internationally. Through this book, the renowned specialty of Ca Mau promises to reach further and become more accessible to a wider audience.

Author Duy Nam summarizes the essence of this dish: "Ca Mau crab is famous for its firm, sweet meat and rich, creamy roe."

Visitors choose to buy delicious crab dishes at the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival in 2025.

Visitors choose to buy delicious crab dishes at the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival in 2025.

This reputation stems from its unique habitat: the crabs are raised and harvested in the Ca Mau mangrove ecosystem, where saltwater and brackish water meet. The abundant natural food source, combined with the crabs' constant movement according to the tides, results in firm, chewy meat with a rich, sweet flavor unmatched anywhere else. The rich, golden-yellow roe is the most memorable feature for diners.

The book also includes instructions on how to prepare Ca Mau crab into many delicious dishes such as: stir-fried with tamarind, steamed with beer, and with garlic butter sauce. However, the author asserts that the best way to enjoy it is steamed or boiled crab served with salt, pepper, and lemon dipping sauce to preserve its full flavor.

Dishes made from Ca Mau crab at the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival in 2025.

Dishes made from Ca Mau crab at the 2nd Ca Mau Crab Festival in 2025.

In 2022, Ca Mau crab was granted a Geographical Indication by the Intellectual Property Office (Ministry of Science and Technology). This is official recognition of the unique quality and reputation of Ca Mau's specialty, while also creating a competitive advantage and preventing counterfeiting in the market.

Ca Mau crab has been granted a Certificate of Geographical Indication Registration by the Intellectual Property Office.

Ca Mau crab has been granted a Certificate of Geographical Indication Registration by the Intellectual Property Office.

Ca Mau province is orienting the development of Ca Mau crab farming along the value chain and linking it to sustainable livelihoods, especially through improved extensive crab farming models (crabs in shrimp-rice ponds, shrimp-mangrove forests). This is an ecological farming model that does not use chemicals, both protecting mangrove forests and providing the highest quality products for the market.

Local authorities are also promoting the adoption of traceability technology using QR codes and encouraging further processing (frozen crab, canned crab roe) to diversify products and serve the export market.

Along with efforts to improve quality and promote the brand, Ca Mau crab has become increasingly well-known, contributing to the development of the tourism industry in this southernmost region of Vietnam.

Ca Mau crab and processed crab products are frequently featured at major trade fairs and exhibitions both domestically and internationally, such as the "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" National Achievements Exhibition, the Autumn Fair in Hanoi, and the Busan International Fisheries and Seafood Fair (South Korea)... This affirms its position on the international culinary map.

The inclusion of Ca Mau crab in a book by independent author Duy Nam is vivid proof of the exceptional value of this specialty. The book becomes a bridge, allowing the renowned flavor of Ca Mau to transcend geographical boundaries and reach a wide audience of food lovers around the world.

Nguyen Quoc

Source: https://baocamau.vn/huong-vi-bac-nhat-vuon-ra-the-gioi-a124436.html