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When it comes to Hội An cuisine, many immediately think of famous dishes like cao lầu, mỳ Quảng, chicken rice, wontons... Alongside these, Hội An boasts an array of delectable seafood dishes that leave diners spellbound. Join us at Cửa Đại Beach to indulge in 3 renowned Hội An specialties.
Situated approximately 5km from the ancient town center, Cửa Đại Beach is a renowned Hội An tourist spot. With its tranquil and serene beauty, Cửa Đại Beach reflects the peaceful essence of Hội An's ancient streets. Here, visitors can not only enjoy a refreshing swim but also relish in enticing Hội An delicacies.
Grilled Stingray with Lemongrass and Turmeric
Among the myriad of seafood options at Cửa Đại Beach, stingray is regarded as a renowned specialty of Hội An. Stingrays inhabit shallow waters, characterized by their fan-shaped bodies, long tails, and mossy green skin. Being cartilaginous rather than bony, they are highly favored.
Stingrays are commonly prepared in various delicious dishes such as sour soup, fried, steamed... However, grilled stingray with lemongrass and turmeric is the favorite choice among diners here.
The uniqueness of Hội An's specialty dish lies in the chef's skillful combination of lemongrass, turmeric, and minced chili marinated with the fish before grilling. This not only helps to eliminate any fishy odor but also adds attractive colors to the dish. When grilled to perfection, the fragrant aroma of the fish meat combined with the rich aroma of the spices harmonize seamlessly.
Each piece of stingray is enjoyed with fresh herbs, rolled in rice paper, and dipped in the characteristic tangy and spicy sauce of Cửa Đại Beach. This flavor will leave tourists with an unforgettable memory of this delicious Hội An dish.
Fried Squid with Fish Sauce
You might have had the chance to enjoy dishes like stir-fried squid, steamed squid, grilled squid... elsewhere, but when it comes to fried squid with fish sauce, you must visit Cửa Đại Beach - an ideal seafood dining destination. Fried squid with fish sauce is a specialty that no tourist should miss.
To prepare this dish, locals typically use tube squid. Fresh squid is cleaned and drained. Then, it is deep-fried until golden over medium heat. The cook will then remove it and use clean paper towels to absorb excess oil. After removing excess cooking oil from the pan over a high flame, they add the squid to the pan and drizzle fish sauce over it, tossing it evenly to marinate. When the dish exudes the fragrant aroma of squid and fish sauce, they turn off the heat.
The finished product is a plate of shiny golden, crispy squid, with the fragrant taste of fish sauce and the crunchy, sweet taste of squid. This specialty dish is enhanced when eaten with chili sauce. The flavors meld together to give you a very delightful sensation.
Steamed Cockles with Lemongrass
When visiting Cửa Đại Beach, you should indulge in the dish of steamed cockles with lemongrass. This is an essential Hội An delicacy for tourists on their culinary exploration journey. To make this dish a specialty of Hội An, the chef needs to be meticulous and careful in preparing the ingredients. The cockles must be fresh and plump. Lemongrass should be matured, cleaned, pounded, and thinly sliced.
After the cockles have been thoroughly cleaned, they are steamed whole in a pot with plenty of chili, lemongrass, and salt.
To enjoy this specialty dish, diners can accompany it with lime salt, coriander. The sweet taste of cockles, along with the aroma of lemongrass, the spicy taste of chili... create a flavorful, unforgettable dish.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Hội An, don't miss the chance to visit Cửa Đại Beach and indulge in the unique and enticing Hội An delicacies.
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