(Baonghean.vn) - BRain or shine, every day, people in Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An province) grill tons of fish. On average, each household grills about 300 kg of fish per day. This is a traditional occupation.Although it's hard work, it provides an additional source of income and helps preserve the traditional craft of our ancestors.
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| The grilled fish village in Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district, has a long history. Currently, all nine hamlets in the commune have households engaged in this profession, but the highest concentration is in Trung Hau, Trung Phu, and Yen Dong hamlets, with approximately 50 households involved. Photo: Quang An |
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| Currently, each household grills an average of about 300 kg of fish per day. Before grilling, the fish is cut into pieces and thoroughly washed. Photo: Quang An |
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| Ms. Dao Thi Hoa from Trung Hau hamlet shared: "To get fresh fish, we have to go to the coastal areas of Dien Thanh, Dien Hai, or even further to Cua Lo and Cua Hoi towns from 4-5 am to buy fish." (Photo: Quang An) |
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| Mackerel is a familiar seafood and is most often grilled. Before being grilled over charcoal, the fish is washed clean and dried in the sun. Currently, grilled mackerel costs 50,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An |
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| Even on days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the heat in the charcoal stoves is many times hotter, but the women in Dien Van still persevere, completing their work to ensure a timely supply of fish to the market. Photo: Quang An |
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| To prevent the fish from burning due to the high heat, the griller must frequently turn the fish with chopsticks so that it cooks evenly and has an appealing color. Photo: Quang An |
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| Grilled fish from Dien Van is popular because it retains its freshness and can be preserved for a long time, so many customers come here to buy it as a gift. In the photo: Grilled mackerel with a delicious aroma, currently selling for 40,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An |
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| Grilled mackerel is a highly nutritious and valuable seafood dish. Before grilling, the fish is cut into small pieces. Currently, the price of fresh mackerel imported at the port is 140,000 VND/kg, and after grilling, the price is 220,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An |
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| Some types of fish need to be skewered to keep them straight before being placed in the oven. Photo: Quang An |
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| From the fish grilling business, hundreds of workers here earn a stable income of 4-6 million VND per month. Besides being sold at markets, the grilled fish products are also purchased directly by traders who transport them to provinces and cities nationwide. Photo: Quang An |
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| Grilled fish is easier to preserve, retaining its freshness and delicious flavor. After grilling, the herring is arranged in trays for transport to markets. Currently, grilled herring costs between 25,000 and 30,000 VND per kilogram. (Photo: Quang An) |
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