Traditional seafood dishes

QTO - Nhan Trach beach (Nam Trach commune) is famous for its abundance of fresh seafood thanks to daily fishing trips. From fresh squid, the locals have created squid noodle soup, a dish that tourists from all over the country eager to try when they visit Nhan Trach beach.

The Nhân Trạch sea area is where approximately 334 boats from villages such as Nhân Hải, Nhân Quang, Nhân Đức, Nhân Tiến, Nhân Nam, Nhân Bắc... in Nam Trạch commune fish. Every day, around 3-4 PM, the boats set out to fish and return to shore early the next morning. Thanks to this, the fish and squid caught are always fresh and of high quality.

Mr. Le Long, Head of Nhan Hai village, Nam Trach commune, said: “Nhan Trach squid noodle soup originated from the simple family meals of our coastal people. Because Nhan Trach beach is famous for its fresh squid, caught on the same day. Squid noodle soup is a simple and easy-to-make dish that still retains the fresh flavor of the squid. Therefore, many tourists now come to Nhan Trach beach to discover and enjoy this dish.”

A bowl of shrimp and squid noodle soup is appealing to diners - Photo: CN

From a simple dish of the coastal people, Nhan Trach squid noodle soup has gradually become well-known, becoming a specialty dish in Quang Tri . Many tourists visiting Quang Tri seek out the Nhan Trach coastal area to watch the sunrise, visit the fish market, and enjoy squid noodle soup. Here, tourists can experience cooking this dish by bringing their own stove, instant noodles, and buying fresh squid at the Nhan Trach fish market, then preparing and enjoying it right on the beach early in the morning. Along the Nhan Trach coastline, there are also many small restaurants and eateries serving squid noodle soup to tourists from near and far.

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Mr. Le Ba Nuyen, owner of Lang Chai restaurant (Nam Trach commune), shared: “Our restaurant regularly has customers eating squid noodle soup, mostly tourists from other provinces, bloggers, and celebrities… To ensure we serve delicious squid noodle soup, we always choose thick-skinned, fresh squid and clean it thoroughly. Then, we boil the water thoroughly before adding the squid to ensure the squid meat remains firm and the skin doesn't peel off. For an authentic dish, instant noodles, fresh vegetables, scallions, cilantro, and chili peppers are essential… After the squid is cooked, it's removed and placed in a bowl already containing instant noodles, seasonings, and broth. A steaming bowl of squid noodle soup with a bowl of chili fish sauce from the coastal village will leave an unforgettable impression on every diner.”

Ms. Phan Thi Ha Thanh, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: “During the children's summer vacation, my family took a trip to Quang Tri. Knowing that squid noodle soup is a specialty dish of the Nhan Trach coastal area, my whole family came here to enjoy it. The fresh, crispy, and sweet squid, combined with the rich flavor of the noodles and a touch of spiciness from the chili, creates a unique taste of the coastal countryside – it's truly delicious.”

Nhan Trach squid noodle soup is not only a simple, readily available dish but also a unique culinary feature of the people in the coastal region. The dish allows diners to experience the sweetness of fresh squid and the salty taste of the sea infused into each hot noodle strand. If you have the chance to visit Quang Tri, every tourist should try this dish at least once to better understand the local cuisine and people.

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