Grilled seafood in Nghe An costs twice as much as fresh seafood but is still in high demand.
QA - August 15, 2023 14:04
(Baonghean.vn) - Instead of importing directly to traders, people in Nghe An coastal areas have taken advantage of the opportunity to process and grill seafood that has just been caught from the sea to sell at double the price. Fresh seafood grilled on charcoal has a delicious and distinctive flavor that everyone wants to enjoy.
Clip: QACurrently, it is the main fishing season in the South, so ships and boats in the province are busy setting sail. At Lach Van port - the largest fishing port in Dien Chau district, ships line up to return with holds full of fish and shrimp. Photo: QAAt the fishing port every noon, thousands of traders from all over flock to buy fresh seafood. Due to favorable weather, fish and shrimp sources are abundant and diverse, and people compete with each other to bargain to import quality seafood. Photo: QAAlthough most seafood will be sold fresh directly to traders, however, in one corner of the port, there is still an area where seafood is processed, then grilled fresh right at the port to sell to the market. This is a method that both preserves the delicious taste of seafood and helps seafood increase in price while the market demand is very large. Photo: QAFish such as silver pomfret, sardines, herring, shrimp, fresh squid... after being pre-processed will be neatly arranged and placed on grills. Grilled seafood is twice as expensive as fresh, the reason is due to the pre-processing process of the people, besides, when grilled, the weight of seafood such as squid, shrimp... will be reduced compared to the time when they are still soaked in water. Photo: QAMs. Nguyen Thi Ly - a long-time fish griller - said that to have a delicious batch of grilled seafood, you need to monitor the temperature of the coal and turn it constantly so that the fish and shrimp are cooked evenly. The griller must be meticulous and skillful. If you are not focused, the fish, squid... can burn or be undercooked. Photo: QAThere are types of fish that are pre-processed, ground and marinated, shaped into round balls that are very popular, sold for 40,000 - 60,000 VND/kg. Photo: QAFresh squid is sold at the port for about 140,000 VND/kg, after being processed and grilled, the price ranges from 270,000 - 300,000 VND/kg. Fresh squid after being grilled is covered with a golden color, with an irresistible aroma. Photo: QABatches of grilled fish are continuously being brought out of the oven, golden and eye-catching, making everyone want to enjoy them. It is known that it is the tourist season, so wherever grilled seafood is, it is purchased by traders and restaurant owners. Photo: QA
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