Western Nghe An stream goby, an irresistible delicious dish
(Baonghean.vn) - During the rainy season, fish, crabs, frogs, snails... are found in all the streams and creeks, but the most abundant are gobies, a small fish that is very popular with the people of Western Nghe An, used to make unique dishes.
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When night falls, only the sound of frogs and insects chirping throughout the streams is left, and it is also the time when people in Dong Van and Tan Ky invite each other to go fishing. |
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Small fish caught and scooped up from the bottom of the stream. |
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Choose the freshest, plumpest goby fish, prepare by washing them, leaving the intestines intact and marinating them with a little seasoning. |
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The goby fish are clamped together with many other small stream fish, ready to be grilled on a charcoal stove. |
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While grilling, the fish is drizzled with a layer of oil to prevent it from drying out and to make the dish more appealing. |
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After a while of grilling, the fish turns golden brown, the fish meat is chewy, fatty and crispy. |
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In addition, goby fish is used as a filling for the dish "moc". Moc is a typical dish of Thai people, often appearing on the tray during holidays. |
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When making meatballs, people often use very small broken rice grains, soaked in water until soft. Then take the banana core, chop it up with meat, lemongrass, onions, and a little seasoning to create a unique flavor. The special thing that makes the delicious flavor of meatballs is the goby fish filling. Everything is wrapped in banana leaves, tied at the top with string. |
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The meatballs are steamed to cook evenly and retain their flavor. |
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When the sprouts are ripe, remove the string and peel off the banana leaves. The aroma of lemongrass and the rich, fatty flavor stimulates the taste buds, blending with the flavor of the mountains and forests to create a rich, unforgettable dish. |
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In every family's meal in Western Nghe An, goby fish is a nutritious and familiar dish. |
Phuong Thuy
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