Lẩu cá kèo also known as spiny goby hot pot, originates from the Southwestern provinces. Its star ingredient, cá kèo (spiny goby), is a tiny fish famed for its delicate sweetness and springy texture.
The heart of the dish lies in the broth, meticulously crafted by simmering fish bones and sour-soup creeper (lá giang). This potent concoction explodes with savory depth, a tangy sweetness, and a subtle fiery kick that warms you from within.
Specialties
Spiny Goby fish hotpot is sweet and mixed with the sour and slightly astringent taste of sour-soup creeper, the bitterness of bile and fish intestines, and the greasiness of fish meat mixed with fried onions. Spiny Goby fish hot pot is eaten with many vegetables, the most prominent being the rau đắng typical of the Southwest region.
Main ingredient
– Spiny Goby fish is a fish with a small body that lives naturally in river areas, so it has a very unique and delicious flavor. Spiny Goby fish has almost no fishy smell, the fish meat is fragrant and chewy, and the taste is slightly sweet and bitter, typical of fish liver.
– Sour-soup creeper: This leaf’s sour taste creates a delicious spiny goby hot pot.
– Rau đắng, tomato, garlic, purple onion.
– Vegetables: water spinach, bean sprouts, banana blossom, water lilies, coriander.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Quán chị tôi: This hot pot dish is prepared with harmonious flavors, and eaten with many types of toppings such as egg noodles, vegetables, baby corn, mushrooms, tofu… and the soul of the dish is attractive goby fish.
Address: No. 27 Le Loi Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
- Quán ao sen 2: The hot pot here is cooked with a unique, impressive, rich flavor, different from other restaurants. The menu here is very diverse, in addition to spiny goby hot pot, there are also Thai hot pot dishes, seafood hot pot dishes, grilled dishes, and stir-fried dishes.
Address: No. 37 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
- Ẩm thực đồng quê: With the hands of a chef who is originally from Can Tho, the dish has a Western sweet, rich, and delicious flavor. Fresh fish is processed cleanly, has no fishy smell, and is served with wild vegetables so it has a unique flavor.
Address: No. 14 Luong Dinh Cua Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Lẩu cá kèo is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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