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Phú Quý Island is blessed by nature with mesmerizing landscapes. If you ever get the chance to visit, don't miss out on trying the impressive and beloved dishes on Phú Quý Island.
Compilation of the Top 10 Delectable Dishes to Try on Phú Quý Island
1. Moon Crab
Moon crab is one of the delicious dishes on Phú Quý Island sought after by many diners. This rare and precious seafood is only found on Phú Quý Island (Bình Thuận). It's called 'moon crab' because its back is adorned with numerous dark red circles, blending with bright pink, creating an eye-catching appearance. Although the shell of the moon crab is quite hard, its meat is firm, rich in protein, and remarkably fragrant, delighting the palate.
Bamboo shark is a fresh seafood source that is transformed into various delicious dishes on Phú Quý Island. Bamboo shark features a plump and smooth body. Its distinctive feature lies in its black and yellow spotted skin, resembling peculiar flowers from afar. The sweet and fragrant flesh of the fish is best enjoyed in sour soup or stir-fried with tomatoes, tamarind, and coriander. Especially, the fish skin is smooth and thick; when dried and cut into small pieces, soaked in water to expand, mixed with roasted peanuts, cilantro, and colored water, it creates an extremely enticing dish.
Especially, emperor crabs have plenty of roe, which is the most nutritious part of the crab for human health. At restaurants on Phú Quý Island, chefs have turned emperor crabs into many delicious and enticing dishes such as steamed crab, tamarind crab, salted crab, grilled crab, or emperor crab porridge... Each dish possesses its own unique and rich flavor.
4. Jellyfish Salad
Duck feet agar jelly is a refreshing and nourishing dish. People usually only use duck feet agar jelly to make salads, soups... but on Phú Quý Island, locals also use duck feet agar jelly to make dessert. This is one of the special dishes on Phú Quý Island that you must try when visiting. A bowl of sweet duck feet agar jelly, with crispy and soft jelly strands, increases its attractiveness. Desserts are sold at many street stalls or food areas at Phú Quý Island market, so you can easily enjoy them when visiting.
Sea cucumbers have a rather peculiar appearance but are loved by many. Sea cucumbers are used to create attractive dishes, not only providing nutritional value but also considered a medicinal herb for men's health. To enjoy delicious dishes made from sea cucumbers, you can visit the market or restaurants on Phú Quý Island to buy or consume them directly.
Tuna on Phú Quý Island has meat that is not too red, few bones, and is quite fatty. The omega content in tuna is extremely high, providing high nutritional value. Tuna is used to make various dishes such as frying, braising, making tomato sauce, or cooking soup... Regardless of the dish, the meat and flavor of the fish are still delicious and impressive. Especially with this type of fish, steaming is the best as it retains the sweetness of the meat and is quite easy to eat.
Grape seaweed is a type of seaweed that resembles juicy green grapes. Grape seaweed is suitable to accompany dishes made from seafood or fresh fish, bringing a very different flavor. With grape seaweed, you can also eat it with salad plus some roasted sesame sauce, you will feel the impressive delicious taste it brings. Phú Quý Island is one of the few coastal areas in Vietnam where grape seaweed can be cultivated and harvested, so this can also be considered a precious specialty from the sea.
Dried fish is a specialty of Phú Quý Island. With dried fish, you can store it for a long time without worrying. Phú Quý dried fish has the sweetness of fresh fish, a rich flavor that is pleasing to the palate; made from freshly caught fish, cleaned, then dried under the intense salty sun of the sea; ensuring hygiene and not using any chemicals. Therefore, dried fish is also a gift that you can buy to save or give to your loved ones, friends.
10. 'Hot Beef'
When it comes to delicious dishes on Phú Quý Island, it's not just about fresh seafood, but people are also enchanted by the 'hot beef Phú Quý' dish. The 'hot' in 'hot beef Phú Quý' doesn't just mean the hotness of the dish but refers to the freshness of the beef on Phú Quý Island. Because the beef is slaughtered and sold on the same day, it always retains the fresh taste of each piece of meat.
According to Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourSeptember 21, 2023
