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The Cô Tô specialties for gifts below not only wrap up flavors but also the affection of the Cô Tô locals sent to those you cherish.
1. Cuttlefish - An incredibly popular Cô Tô specialty
Sun-dried squid from Con Dao grilled to perfection
The distinctive flavor of dried squid and sun-dried squid from Cô Tô has long been renowned due to high-quality ingredients sourced from the naturally favorable sea, coupled with expert local processing techniques, all of which create a unique taste for these products. When visiting Cô Tô island, don't forget to buy this specialty as a gift.
2. Sea cucumbers - an enticing dish from Cô Tô island
Sea cucumbers (also known as sea slugs) often inhabit salty and clean waters, making them a familiar delicacy of Cô Tô island. This creature can be prepared in various delicious dishes such as grilled, steamed, cooked in porridge, or grilled with fat and spring onions. For coastal residents, freshly caught sea cucumbers grilled and dipped in chili sauce are considered the best, as they retain their sweet taste and distinctive aroma without being overshadowed by any other seasoning or ingredient.
3. Abalone - a rare seafood of Cô Tô island
Abalone is a rare seafood, often found in the meals of ancient royalties. Nowadays, it is favored by many not only for its delicious taste but also for its nutritional benefits.
The shape of abalone resembles that of a clam or mussel, but it has only one shell. It can be found in certain seas such as Cô Tô (Quảng Ninh), Bạch Long Vĩ (Hải Phòng), and Khánh Ninh (Khánh Hòa).
Abalone can be prepared into various nutritious dishes such as soup, stew, stir-fry, porridge, or combined with other ingredients such as abalone and shiitake mushroom stew, abalone with broccoli in oyster sauce, abalone with pigeon congee...
4. Sea urchin - an irresistible dish not to be missed when going to the beach
The name sounds strange, but 'odd crab' is actually a familiar delicacy of the island. Sea urchin closely resembles crab, but the fundamental difference lies in its larger and chunkier claws while the body is slimmer. Although not as sweet as crab, sea urchin meat is highly regarded compared to conch.
5. Jellyfish - a specialty dish of Cô Tô island
Every year, from the lunar months of January to March, the sea around Cô Tô enters the jellyfish harvesting season with a processing capacity of 1,400 - 2,100 tons per year. Cô Tô jellyfish can be prepared into various dishes, with the most famous being jellyfish salad. Travelers to Cô Tô island should not miss this specialty dish.
Posted by: AnhThư Trần
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