Phu Quoc is known as a pearl island famous for its beautiful scenery, cool blue beach, white sandbank, and fresh seafood. The seafood and fish here are diverse and delicious and can be prepared into many dishes, one of which is the famous salad called Gỏi cá nhồng aka Barracuda Salad.
Cá nhồng (barracuda) is found in subtropical and tropical ocean waters. Therefore, barracudas are almost common in Vietnamese seas, but Phu Quoc barracudas are considered fresh and of outstanding quality due to the more favorable marine environmental conditions here. The habit of barracuda is to live around coral reefs, so the rich coral ecosystem in Phu Quoc and the water temperature are very suitable for barracuda to reproduce and develop. Phu Quoc barracuda is famous for its delicious flavor, lean, firm meat, and a sweeter taste than other sea areas.
Specialties
People keep the sweetness of the fish by choosing fresh fish, cutting them into thin slices of fillets, then sprinkling crispy fried shallot and onions on the surface of the fish.
The soul of this dish is the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is a mixture of garlic, chili, lemon, sugar, crushed roasted peanuts, and Phu Quoc fish sauce.
When enjoying the dish, people squeeze lime juice onto fish fillets and enjoy it by wrapping the fish and raw vegetables with thin rice paper.
By eating this way, people will feel the sweetness of the fish, the freshness of raw vegetables, and the delicious taste of dipping sauce.
Main ingredient
– Cá nhồng (barracuda)
– Crispy fried shallot and onions
– Fish sauce and other spices
The value of Barracuda
In terms of commercial value, the meat of this fish is very firm, delicious, and has high nutritional value. Barracuda is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the body. Protein in fish is easy to absorb and is especially good for the digestive and cardiovascular systems, reducing the risk of stroke. This fish also contains essential vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin D, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iodine,… helping bones become stronger and stronger, reducing arthritis.
Recommend some places to enjoy
– Hello Phu Quoc Restaurant: No. 66 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc City.
– ZEN Phu Quoc Restaurant: 30 tháng 4 Street, Quarter 1, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc City.
– Vườn Táo Restaurant: Cua Lap Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc City.
– Phu Quoc Green River Restaurant: 30 tháng 4 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc City.
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Gỏi cá nhồng is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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