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Cà Mau is renowned as the crab haven of Vietnam, housing crabs that can weigh up to 2kg – a well-known fact. But how many have had the opportunity to savor the legendary Tiết Canh Cua specialty here?
A Dish Born Out of a Heroic Rescue
Few can recall the ingenious creator of this exceptionally unique and exotic dish. Nevertheless, folklore continues to weave tales of how this extraordinary culinary delight came into existence.
Legend has it that in the old days, fishermen venturing far from shore faced the perils of turbulent waves and depleting freshwater. Stranded on the brink of perilous thirst, one quick-thinking fisherman devised a way to break open crab claws and drink the fluid inside.
From the art of extracting liquid from crab claws, Tiết Canh Cua was born!
Despite being crab fluid, this liquid has a much milder taste compared to seawater and is devoid of any fishy odor. That's the origin of Tiết Canh Cua!
Tiết Canh Cua – A Delectable Delicacy Exclusive to the Crab Kingdom
While Tiết Canh Chicken, Tiết Canh Duck, and Tiết Canh Pork may have become commonplace, Tiết Canh Crab remains a rare delicacy. The challenge lies in the insistence on using only freshwater crabs; the wild ones, not those from the fields, as the latter wouldn't yield the same richness, and their meat carries an undesirable fishy taste.
The crab must be a lively, fresh, whole specimen, weighing between 700 to 800 grams.
Selecting the right crab for Tiết Canh is an art; not every crab can be chosen for this culinary masterpiece. Opt for ones weighing between 800 grams to around 1 kilogram; heavier is better, as it means more delicious fluid. Also, the more pronounced the crab's shell patterns, the more exquisite and nutritious the Tiết Canh.
How to Craft the Perfect Tiết Canh?
To relish Tiết Canh Crab, you need a crab for its meat and another for its fluid.
Start by boiling one crab briefly with a splash of wine for fragrance and tenderizing. Once the crab is cooked, extract the succulent meat, place it in a bowl, mix in spices to taste, let it cool, then add a dash of basil, coriander, bay leaves, mint, and more, all finely chopped.
Boil another crab, extract the tender meat
The crab fluid is milky white. To obtain it, choose a live crab, clean it thoroughly, tie its claws together with a string, make a precise, sweet cut with sharp scissors, and let the fluid flow onto the prepared crab meat.
If you extract fluid from a crab with pronounced shell patterns, ensure to collect both the fluid and the shells from the crab's stomach and include them in the dish. Once the fluid sets, wait for any water to rise to the surface, then skillfully spoon it out.
Opt for crabs with pronounced shell patterns for a richer fluid
The final touch involves sprinkling crushed roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro on top, ready to savor with a warm glass of wine to soothe the stomach!
Where in Saigon serves the perfect Tiết Canh Crab?
When it comes to delectable freshwater crabs, challenging Cà Mau is no easy feat. For an authentic taste of Cà Mau crabs right in Saigon, look no further than Ut Cà Mau. Ut Cà Mau is a renowned name in the crab enthusiasts' circle, offering fresh, lively, and succulent crabs that stay true to their Cà Mau origins. The best part? They deliver straight to your doorstep. You can order these genuine Cà Mau crabs and relish the joy of making Tiết Canh at home.
Ut Cà Mau Restaurant - The Big Brother of Cà Mau Crab in Saigon
If cooking is not your forte, then a visit to Ut Cà Mau's restaurant is a must. Known as the elder brother of the crab world, Ut Cà Mau serves up mouth-watering dishes like chili crab, Cà Mau hotpot, salt-baked crab, and mystical bowl-shaped crab. Just the sight of these Cà Mau crab dishes will make your mouth water.
The Cà Mau crab dishes are a feast for the eyes alone
Here's a little secret for you: Ut Cà Mau is also renowned for two legendary specialties – the colorful shell crab and the naturally dual-shelled crab. If you're a crab enthusiast, not trying these would be a missed opportunity!
The specialties of the dual-shelled and colorful shell crabs are a must-try!
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P/s: Ut Cà Mau is located at Ground Floor, 215 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 6, District 3. Make sure not to mistake the place ^^
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