(Baonghean.vn) – Since ancient times, streams have been closely associated with the lives of the people in the highlands of Nghe An. They provide people with everyday food such as fish, shrimp, crab, snails, etc. These dishes have now become specialties sought after by many people because they are clean, delicious, and nutritious.
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| The streams in western Nghe An province provide daily food for the local people. Photo: D.T. |
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| Catfish - a rare delicacy that mainly lives in streams and requires considerable effort to catch. Photo: D.T. |
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| In addition, grilled or fried catfish is also a delicious and popular dish. Photo: D.T. |
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| Khé – a large crab species that lives in rocky crevices and small gaps. Khé can be steamed with lemongrass or boiled. Photo: D.T. |
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| Stream shrimp are currently highly sought after, fetching prices from 150,000 to 200,000 VND per kilogram, but they are very rare. Stream shrimp are prepared in various ways, such as steamed, stir-fried, or made into patties. Photo: D.T. |
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| Stream snails primarily feed on moss clinging to rocks, making them very clean. Locals often cook them with betel leaves or stir-fry them. Photo: D.T. |
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| The type of stream tadpole that only appears in the spring is a delicacy favored by people in the highlands when preparing lam (a type of Vietnamese dish). Photo: D.T. |
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| Besides the species mentioned above, the "water centipede" is also a rather "horrifying" food, but it is caught and prepared by the Thai people as a stir-fried dish with a little bamboo shoot broth. The centipede resembles a centipede, lives underwater, and is caught by crushing the leaves of a certain plant (a type of leaf gathered from the forest) and throwing them into the water. The centipede's eyes sting, forcing it to crawl out, and the locals can easily catch it. Photo: D.T. |
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| In addition, moss, a plant that grows in streams, is collected to make the irresistibly delicious mooc dish. With its clean, tasty, and nutritious characteristics, these "specialties" are now not only popular among highland people but are also sought after for widespread sale. Photo: D.T. |
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