Phu Quoc Herring Salad: Famous fresh fish salad of the pearl island

Phu Quoc Herring Salad is one of the most famous specialties of the pearl island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. This dish is made from fresh and simple ingredients but has an extremely attractive and unique flavor.

Phu Quoc Herring Salad is often eaten with rice paper, vermicelli, and raw vegetables. When eating, diners will roll rice paper with vermicelli, raw vegetables, and Herring Salad. Then, dip the rice paper in the dipping sauce and then enjoy.

Phu Quoc Herring Salad is a dish with a fresh, delicious, and unique flavor. This dish is not only a famous specialty of the pearl island of Phu Quoc but also a favorite dish of many Vietnamese people and foreign tourists.

History

Phu Quoc Herring Salad originated from fishermen on the island. They often prepare this dish from fresh herring right after catching it. Gradually, this dish spread widely and became one of the most famous specialties of Phu Quoc.

Specialties

Phu Quoc Herring Salad is especially delicious because it is made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The herring used must be fresh, with sweet and firm meat. The raw vegetables served with Herring Salad must also be fresh and delicious vegetables that grow wild on Phu Quoc island.

The fish is then mixed with a variety of herbs, such as basil, mint, and cilantro. Other common ingredients include peanuts, coconut shavings, and fried onions.

The fish is then mixed with a variety of herbs, such as basil, mint, and cilantro

In addition, the dipping sauce of Phu Quoc Herring Salad is also very special. The dipping sauce is made from pure Phu Quoc fish sauce, combined with spices such as sugar, garlic, chili, lemon, and crushed roasted peanuts. The dipping sauce has a harmonious sour, sweet, and spicy taste, helping to enhance the fresh flavor of herring.

Main ingredients

The fish is then mixed with a variety of herbs, such as basil, mint, and cilantro.

– Fresh herring

– Onion

– Purple onions

– Chilli

– Roasted and crushed peanuts

– Raw vegetables such as lettuce, herbs, cinnamon, and wild vegetables of Phu Quoc

– Phu Quoc fish sauce

Where to find Gỏi Cá Trích Phú Quốc

Gỏi Cá Trích Phú Quốc can be found at many restaurants and street food stalls on Phú Quốc island. However, the best Gỏi Cá Trích Phú Quốc can be found in the main town of Dương Đông.

  • Nhà Hàng Xin Chào: 66 Trần Hưng Đạo, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 
  • Quán Việt Phú Quốc: 261 Nguyễn Trung Trực, Thị trấn Dương Đông, Phú Quốc
  • Nhà Hàng Cơm Bắc 123 Phú Quốc: 60 đường 30/4, khu phố 1, Thị trấn Dương Đông, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang

Gỏi Cá Trích Phú Quốc is a delicious and unique Vietnamese fish salad that is worth trying. It is a great way to experience the flavors of Phú Quốc island and the local cuisine.  If you want to try this tasty dish, you can visit Vietnam in any season and don’t forget to apply for a Visa. With the easy and fast Visa procedures, you can travel to Vietnam at any time!

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