Grilled mackerel specialty of Nghe An during Tet
(Baonghean.vn) - Grilled mackerel is not only a delicious and nutritious specialty of Nghe An but also a very popular Tet gift. Currently, grilled mackerel processing households in Cua Lo are actively producing to supply the approaching Tet market.
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| In the last days of the year, despite the cold weather, fishing ports in Cua Lo town such as Nghi Thuy and Cua Hoi are always bustling when boats return to port. Among them, fresh mackerel is favored and sought after by many traders and households, especially during Tet because this is a specialty caught in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa fishing grounds. Photo: Quang An |
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| Ms. Trang, a household producing grilled mackerel in Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town, said: In the steps of making grilled mackerel, choosing the ingredients is very important. Fresh mackerel caught in Hoang Sa and Truong Sa fishing grounds with a weight of 2kg or more when cut into pieces will look beautiful. Photo: Quang An |
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After being imported, the mackerel is cleaned and cut into pieces 2cm thick and weighing 250 - 350 grams. Afterremove fins, head, tail, intestines will be brought out to dry because the legs are leftdrain, the fish after grilling will be sweeter and chewier. Photo: Quang An |
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| Ms. Nom, one of the long-time grilled mackerel producers in Cua Lo Town, shared: "During the Tet holiday, due to high demand, my family grilled nearly 400 kg of fish every day to supply the domestic and foreign markets... This year, due to difficulties in sea trips due to the weather, the amount of imported fish has decreased somewhat, and the hiring of workers is also limited, mainly done by family members." Photo: Quang An |
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| It is also important to light the charcoal to grill the fish because if the fire is too high, the fish will burn, but if the fire is too low, the fish will not be cooked to the best taste. Photo: Quang An |
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| According to the workers, to have a delicious batch of grilled mackerel, you need to monitor the coal temperature and turn the fish constantly so that it cooks evenly. That is the reason why the fish grilling job is mostly done by women because it requires meticulousness and dexterity. Photo: Quang An |
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| Grilled fish when cooked will turn golden brown and smell delicious. The glowing red charcoal stoves are both eye-catching and help dispel the winter cold, making everyone excited. Photo: Quang An |
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| After the mackerel is grilled, it is taken to a cool place, cooled with a fan, and then placed on a tray. If the fish is placed while it is hot, it will break because the hot fish is very soft. Photo: Quang An |
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| After completing the steps, the grilled mackerel will be packaged, vacuum-sealed and supplied to the market. Currently, the price of grilled mackerel is fluctuating at 230,000 - 240,000 VND/kg and may increase during the days before Tet. Photo: Quang An |
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