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If you have the chance to set foot in the lively land of Danang, give yourself the opportunity to savor one of the iconic dishes of the seaside - grilled stingray. Travelers will fully experience the intense flavor of the ocean.
Indulge in the Aromatic Grilled Stingray
According to the wisdom of coastal dwellers, stingrays are rich in nutrients, with fatty, fragrant meat that can be prepared in various ways, each dish being irresistibly appealing and captivating for travelers. However, grilled stingray is perhaps one of the most special delicacies of Danang, attracting the most attention.
Because it's a grilled dish, the preparation is simple and doesn't take much time. The stingrays, freshly caught from the sea, are cleaned and marinated with ingredients like onions, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, satay sauce, sugar, and salt... allowing the flavors to permeate the fish meat. It's advisable to make diagonal cuts on the fish body with a knife.
After marinating the fish, let it soak in the spices for about 15 minutes before grilling. With a glowing red charcoal stove, warm and inviting, place the fish on the grill, turning it evenly until the flesh firms up and releases a gentle, mild fragrance. Then, add a few betel leaves on top of the fish and continue grilling until the aroma of the leaves blends with the dish's flavor. Remove the fish from the grill, transfer it to a plate, and sprinkle some fried onions, peanuts, and cilantro on top.
Grilled stingray is often served with rice paper and various raw vegetables such as basil, baby mustard greens, lettuce, coriander, and cucumber... along with a bowl of rich and spicy dipping sauce. Take a thin sheet of rice paper, place the vegetables on top, a slice of grilled stingray, then roll it up, dip into the dipping sauce, and enjoy. The stingray meat is chewy and sweet, blending with a rich aroma that creates a unique flavor when tasting this dish. As the grilled stingray cooks, the crispy flesh dipped in fragrant dipping sauce releases an irresistible aroma.
Grilled stingray is best enjoyed hot, chew slowly to savor the rich sweetness, spicy onions, the scent of ginger leaves mingling with the fish's unique aroma. The soft, sweet, yet chewy flesh, especially the soft and crispy cartilage, gives us a very interesting sensation.
A Few Well-Known Grilled Stingray Restaurant Addresses
Hoa Map Restaurant
Address: 2/9 Square, Hai Chau District, Danang City.
Opening hours: from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Price range: 80,000 VND – 120,000 VND depending on the size of the grilled stingray.
Hoa Map Restaurant is the most famous dining establishment in Danang known for its delicious grilled stingray. The freshly grilled stingray emits an enticing aroma, irresistible to diners. The sweetness of the stingray blends with the spiciness of the chili sauce, creating a delectable dish that leaves nothing to be desired.
Phuong Restaurant
Address: 30 April Street, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District, Danang City.
Opening hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Price range: from 70,000 VND to 120,000 VND.
Vinh Hi Restaurant
Address: 59 Nguyen Trai Street, Hai Chau District, Danang City.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
The grilled stingray at Vinh Hi Restaurant has a unique feature of being grilled with betel leaves, offering a fragrant yet rich flavor at an affordable price.
In the late afternoon or during the winter days, visit the seafood restaurants along the coast of Danang to fully appreciate the salty taste of the sea and the richness of the Danang sky and land. This dish, simple yet incredibly flavorful, is a must-try when visiting Danang for its delicious Danang cuisine.
