(Baonghean.vn) - Anchovies,anchovyusually appears from March to June of the lunar calendar; currently hundreds of households in Tien Thuy commune (Quynh Luu), Quynh Dy ward (Hoang Mai town) in Nghe An province are busy processing fish. Many shipments are exported to Korea and Japan.
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| From early morning, hundreds of people were present at Lach Quen wharf in Tien Thuy commune, Lach Con ward, Quynh Phuong ward to welcome anchovy fishing boats to dock. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
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| The current price of anchovies purchased at the wharf is 12,000 VND/kg; at times it increased to 20,000 VND/kg but still out of stock. Photo: Quang An |
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| Anchovies are usually caught in large quantities in the 5th and 6th lunar months. On average, each boat can catch 2-3 tons of anchovies per trip. Photo: Quang An |
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| After being cleaned, the anchovies are dried under the strong sunlight to keep them fresh and delicious. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
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| Fish drying tools are square wooden molds with a thick mesh bottom so the fish can drain during the drying process. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
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| The fish are dried in the sun from 8am to 2pm, during which time people have to turn the fish to ensure both sides are dry. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
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| In addition to anchovies, mackerel (a type of fish in the anchovy family) also appears occasionally and is considered a high-value product for people. Dried mackerel is sold for 200,000 - 300,000 VND/kg. After being dried, the fish is packaged in plastic bags and exported to Korea and Japan. A small quantity is sold retail at rural markets. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
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| Anchovy meat is very healthy, high in protein, calcium, and vitamins and can be processed into many dishes. The small anchovies (milk anchovies) are very rare, so the price is two or three times higher than the large anchovies. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
Nhu Thuy - Quang An
