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Cat Ba draws tourists not just for its cool weather, untouched natural beauty, and stunning views, but also for the delicious local food that makes a lasting impression on anyone who tries it, even just once.
Cat Ba Shrimp Noodles
Cat Ba Shrimp Noodles with its unique flavor
Shrimp noodles are known as a simple yet beloved dish among many visitors to Cat Ba. The key ingredient that makes this dish special is the fresh shrimp caught from the sea. The shrimp are cleaned and peeled, then stir-fried with dried onions and wood ear mushrooms until firm. It's complemented with betel leaf sausage, mantis shrimp, and various types of herbs. The broth is made by simmering bone marrow and ground shrimp shells, resulting in a light yet sweet, refreshing flavor.
You only need about 30,000 VND to 35,000 VND to enjoy a delicious bowl of Cat Ba shrimp noodles, prepared at local restaurants in the island's center or Cat Ba Market...
Sea Sam
Sam is a type of seafood abundant in the waters of Cat Ba, and for a long time, the islanders and neighboring regions have used it to create many delicious, nutritious dishes. It is particularly known for its ability to help cool the body, making it a great option for warm weather.
In addition to dishes like: sam salad, sweet and sour stir-fried sam, sam sausage, and boiled sam, the grilled sam is the most beloved among all.
The sam, once caught, is cleaned and grilled over hot coals until perfectly cooked. It's typically served with sour pomelo segments, finely chopped pickled radish, crushed roasted peanuts, fresh herbs, fried onions, and accompanied by a dipping sauce made from garlic, chili, and fish sauce.
Blood Cockle
Cat Ba Blood Cockles are made into many delicious and tempting dishes
The waters surrounding Cat Ba Island are known for providing the ideal conditions for blood cockles to thrive, resulting in softer and sweeter meat compared to other coastal regions. After being caught and cleaned, the blood cockles are transformed into various delicious dishes such as grilled, steamed, salad, porridge, and garlic-fried options. Among these, steamed blood cockles are especially favored by diners. Common seasonings served with these dishes include garlic, dried onions, spring onions, pepper, and fish sauce.
The price for small-sized blood cockles is about 220,000 VND per kilogram, containing around 20 – 23 pieces, while the larger ones cost around 250,000 VND per kilogram, with about 15 – 18 pieces.
Sea Prawn
Another local specialty you shouldn't miss when visiting Cat Ba is the mantis shrimp, also known as 'tôm tít'. Delicious dishes made with mantis shrimp include salt-baked, tamarind-fried, garlic-butter grilled, beer-steamed, and hot pot options. These can be paired with salt, pepper, fish sauce, or chili sauce. The incredible flavor of Cat Ba mantis shrimp will surely leave you stuffed and satisfied.
Grouper
Steamed Grouper Dish
The waters of Cat Ba are famous for a variety of grouper fish, including fatty grouper, black grouper, and fox grouper. These fish thrive in favorable conditions, resulting in firm, sweet, and fresh meat that is packed with nutritional value.
On Cat Ba Island, you can personally select grouper from local fishing boats and then ask the islanders to prepare them in various delightful ways such as in salads, porridge, grilled, steamed, hot pot, or sweet and sour sauce.
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T. Nam, 21/07/2022 14:15
