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Nestled in the salty lands of the southernmost part of the country, Ca Mau's cuisine stands out with its distinctive flavors, representing the spirit of the land and its people. Be sure to explore and enjoy them if you ever have the chance to visit!
Mudfish
This uniquely named fish is a special product of the mangrove forests of Ca Mau. The mudfish is not easy to catch, as it typically resides in the large roots of mangrove trees, which is why it's not commonly found in markets. In rural markets of Ca Mau, you might be lucky enough to find it for sale.
Mudfish is loved by many for its firm, sweet, and chewy meat. It has high nutritional value and contains no small bones, making it easy to eat. Locals can prepare many delicious dishes from this fish, such as sour soup with tamarind, braised with pepper, or deep-fried, but the best dish by far is grilled mudfish with salt and chili.
This simple cooking method preserves the fish's freshness and unique taste. To prepare, clean the mudfish, leave it whole, and marinate it with a little salt and chili. Then, place it on a hot charcoal grill and cook until the fish turns golden brown and emits a fragrant aroma. Once cooked, it can be enjoyed with noodles, fresh herbs, or even on its own with a dipping sauce for an incredible flavor experience.
Rach Goc Mud Crabs
It is often said that if you visit Dat Mui without trying or purchasing the famous Rach Goc Mud Crabs as a souvenir, it's as if you haven’t truly been there. These crabs, which resemble regular crabs, live in the mangrove swamps and feed on fallen black mangrove fruits, resulting in firm meat and little roe.
The Rach Goc Mud Crabs are seasonal in Ca Mau, so if you visit during the season, you can enjoy dishes such as steamed crabs, tamarind-crab stir-fry, or grilled crabs. To enjoy them year-round, the locals have also created a delightful preserved crab dish known as 'mam ba khia' with a fantastic taste.
Rach Goc Mud Crab paste, with its rustic flavor and distinct sweetness, has a slight spiciness that pairs perfectly with hot rice, making it an incredibly satisfying dish.
Bồn bồn Pickles
With its distinctive countryside flavor from the lands of Mui, the bồn bồn pickles are a simple yet delicious dish that has earned high praise from many food enthusiasts, especially after their first taste.
This dish is made from bồn bồn – a plant that only appears during the rainy season, with water flooding over the fields of Ca Mau. To prepare bồn bồn pickles, young, thick bồn bồn stems are selected. After being cleaned of dirt, only the tender parts are kept. These stems are then sliced in half with thread, allowed to drain, and placed in jars. Water from rinsed rice is poured over them, and the jars are left to ferment naturally. After about 3 days, the bồn bồn pickles are ready to be enjoyed.
People in Ca Mau enjoy bồn bồn pickles with white rice as a side dish, or they can stir-fry the pickles with shrimp or snails for a delightful meal.
The beautiful and fertile land of Mui Ca Mau is blessed with an abundance of rivers, land, and countless delicious dishes waiting for you to visit and savor. For travelers flying to Ca Mau, don't forget to contact Mytour via their hotline 1900 2083 to book affordable flight tickets and save on travel costs for your trip!
T.Hai, 20th February 2023, 16:13
