Delicious fresh fish from the Giang River

The Giang River is approximately 100 km long, originating from Khang stream in Con Cuong district, flowing through Con Cuong, Anh Son, and Thanh Chuong districts, and merging with the Lam River in Thanh Tien commune, Thanh Chuong district.

The Giang River boasts magnificent natural beauty, making it an ideal tourist destination with many activities such as: adventurous zip-lining, boating, exploring the lives of ethnic minority communities… Visitors to the Giang River can also enjoy the uniquely delicious and unforgettable taste of the local fish dish.

The Giang River catfish are small, only about the size of two or three adult fingers.

The Giang River catfish are small, only about the size of two or three adult fingers. They live in schools in rocky crevices and fast-flowing water. They usually swim and forage at night. From dusk onwards, the fish begin to follow each other in search of insects on the water's surface and algae along streams and rivers.

Catfish is a rare and valuable specialty fish (priced from 300,000 to 400,000 VND/kg). Its white, fragrant, non-fishy flesh is wholesome and nutritious, its bones are very hard and few, and its fatty meat is a nutritious food source favored by many.

For the Thai people in the upper reaches of the Giang River, the catfish is prepared into many delicious and famous dishes. The catfish is grilled until crispy and dipped in a sauce (coarse salt, green chili, and mắc khén spice), or cooked whole with wild vegetable soup, offering a distinctive bitter-sweet taste. In addition, the Thai people often prepare the traditional dishes "hỏ mọc" or "hỏ cà nạp" to serve during festivals, holidays, and to entertain guests from afar.

Freshwater fish can be grilled or deep-fried until crispy.

For generations, the people of Thanh Chuong district, located at the downstream end of the Giang River, have considered dishes made from catfish such as grilled catfish, fried catfish, catfish braised in soy sauce, and catfish sour soup as indispensable dishes during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year). When talking about catfish specialties, the people of Thanh Chuong district have a saying: "Sweet and delicious catfish from the Giang River, fragrant sweet potatoes from Cho Ro market, tender bamboo shoots from Cho Chua market."

Mackerel can be used to prepare many delicious dishes.

Giang River catfish is a rustic dish and a top choice for diners exploring the beauty of the Giang River in western Nghe An province. Just one taste and diners will forever remember the delicious flavor of this specialty fish.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thom-ngon-ca-mat-song-giang-196240208080428665.htm