Tra Vinh is a land that not only attracts many tourists because of its poetic beauty but is also known for its delicious and unique dishes, imbued with the flavors of the river countryside. Among them, Chù ụ rang me also known as “Tamarind roasted chù ụ” is one of the most popular dishes of Tra Vinh Province.
Chù ụ is a crustacean that belongs to the crab family. If we see it for the first time, we often mistake it for ba khía (sesarmid crab). But its body is chubby and clumsy and its ability to move is much slower than ba khía. Chù ụ usually lives in brackish water areas, coastal forests, and most often in Tra Vinh Sea.
One of the characteristics that chù ụ can be created into many delicious dishes is its two large, strong, sturdy pincers full of meat.
Specialties
Creating the perfect product of tamarind roasted Chù ụ requires a lot of effort and meticulousness. After catching and cleaning, they will be fried until golden brown with onions and garlic. When it smells fragrant, people add tamarind juice and spices. The fresh, chewy aroma from the meat, the crispy taste of the shell, and the fatty feeling of the crab roe mixed with a bit of sourness, sweetness, the viscosity of tamarind sauce, or the aroma of onions and garlic all create a delicious and attractive dish.
– Unique flavor: Tamarind roasted chù ụ has a rich flavor, sweet and sour blend, strong aroma of tamarind, and mild spicy taste of chili.
– Attractive color: The dish has an attractive, eye-catching color with a layer of iridescent tamarind sauce covering chù ụ.
– Crispy: Roasted tamarind chù ụ are crispy, the meat is firm and sweet, and the tamarind sticks evenly to each of them, creating a delicious and irresistible flavor.
– Stimulates taste buds: The dish has a sweet and sour taste, is slightly spicy, stimulates taste buds, and creates an appetite.
Main ingredient
– Chù ụ
– Tamarind
– Sugar
– Fish sauce, chili, garlic, and fried onions
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Chù ụ rang me is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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