Go to Rach Gia to eat Chau Doc fish noodle soup.

Chau Doc fish noodle soup is a famous specialty of An Giang province, enjoyed by many. There are many Chau Doc fish noodle soup restaurants in Rach Gia ward, but if diners want a delicious, less greasy bowl of Chau Doc fish noodle soup, Ngoc Linh Chau Doc fish noodle soup is a good suggestion.

Chau Doc Ngoc Linh fish noodle soup.

Ngoc Linh Chau Doc fish noodle soup restaurant is located at A2-52, Street No. 1, Northwest Urban Area, Rach Gia Ward, and is open from approximately 6 AM to 7 PM. Ngoc Linh Chau Doc fish noodle soup is very simple, with only snakehead fish as the topping, served with various vegetables such as shredded water spinach, shredded long beans, bean sprouts, chives, and Sesbania flowers…

While the toppings aren't extensive, they don't make Chau Doc Ngoc Linh fish noodle soup monotonous; on the contrary, they create a unique characteristic of this dish. The bowl of Chau Doc fish noodle soup shimmers with a light yellow broth, topped with boneless fish pieces and colorful vegetables arranged attractively. As soon as it's placed on the table, the gentle aroma of galangal and lemongrass wafts through the air, making diners eager to savor its special flavor.

According to the owner of Ngoc Linh fish noodle soup restaurant, Vuong Bao Ngoc (19 years old), only snakehead fish can create the authentic flavor of Chau Doc fish noodle soup. To prepare a delicious and authentic bowl of fish noodle soup, the restaurant carefully prepares the snakehead fish, ensuring there is no fishy smell.

After cleaning, the fish is boiled with ingredients such as galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, and a little fermented fish sauce for a certain period of time, creating a natural golden color and a sweet, fragrant, and rich flavor that blends together from the ingredients and spices.

The cooked fish is filleted into bite-sized pieces and neatly arranged, ready to be served to diners. The accompanying vegetables are blanched to ensure they retain their crispness and sweetness. When eating, diners can add chili salt or salty fish sauce to further enhance the rich flavor.

Besides its delicious flavor and attentive service, the reasonable price is also a plus point of Ngoc Linh Chau Doc fish noodle soup.

With the motto of offering diners a delicious bowl of noodle soup while preserving the authentic flavor of traditional Chau Doc fish noodle soup, the restaurant minimizes the use of oil and fat during preparation. According to Bao Ngoc, using too much oil and fat detracts from the natural flavor of the dish and is not good for health. That's also why the restaurant doesn't stir-fry or deep-fry the fish, and doesn't add other toppings like fish cakes, fertilized duck eggs, or roasted pork.

Mr. Vo Van Loi (residing on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Rach Gia Ward) is a regular customer of the restaurant. "I stumbled upon Ngoc Linh Chau Doc fish noodle soup restaurant by chance. The food suits my taste and it's close to my house, so I often come here to eat," said Mr. Loi.

Ngoc Linh's Chau Doc fish noodle soup business realizes Vuong Bao Ngoc's entrepreneurial dream, based on her family's traditional recipe. After graduating from a vocational school with a degree in accounting, the dynamic young woman asked her family for permission to start a fish noodle soup business. Despite their worries and concern for their daughter's hard work, Ngoc's parents wholeheartedly supported her in pursuing her dream.

The restaurant prepares the dish using the family's traditional method, preserving the authentic flavor of Chau Doc fish noodle soup. Ngoc's father, a university graduate in food technology, provides invaluable support to Ngoc in the preparation and timing of the fish cooking, ensuring it's perfectly cooked, tender, and naturally sweet.

"I'm very happy and feel motivated because Chau Doc fish noodle soup has been well-received and praised by customers. I'm expanding my business on various platforms and offering delivery services to better meet customer needs," Bao Ngoc shared.

Text and photos: BICH TUYEN

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/ve-rach-gia-an-bun-ca-chau-doc-a426046.html