Nghe An farmers freeze specialty 'flying shrimp' for export to the North
(Baonghean.vn) - Groups of people carrying their tools go to the harvested rice fields to hunt for "flying shrimp" (also known as locusts). Almost all of the catch is refrigerated and exported to the North.
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| Present at the rice field of Quynh Yen commune (Quynh Luu), we came across a group of people using ropes to herd "flying shrimp" into a trap. A net several dozen meters long was set up at the end of the field to catch the prey flying in. To hunt this way, there must be 3-4 people going together; when herding "flying shrimp" into the trap, 2 people stand on both sides of the field pulling the rope, 1 person walks in the middle of the field to chase the prey to the trap. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Mr. Ho Xuan Minh, a specialist in hunting this insect, said: “After about 20 minutes of chasing away the “flying shrimp” and when the “flying shrimp” rush into the net, we quickly fold the net frame. Each time we catch 2-4 kg, every day we catch 7-8 times like that, we get about 30 kg.” Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Delighted to catch more than 50 kg of "flying shrimp" in Dien Chau rice field, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung in Quynh Trang commune (Hoang Mai town) said: "After the "flying shrimp" filled the bag, we returned to buy for traders. Because it was near the end of the season, the purchase price was 7,000 VND/kg, which means we earned 3.5 million VND per day, divided among 4 people, each person got nearly 1 million VND". Photo: Viet Hung |
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| According to the people, in the winter-spring season, locust hunting only lasts about 10 days; however, in the summer-autumn season, this profession lasts 3-4 months. At the beginning of the season, the purchase price is up to 10,000 - 15,000 VND/kg. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Every night from 3pm to 7pm, the "flying shrimp" purchasing point in Quynh Thien ward (Hoang Mai town) is bustling and busy as many people come to buy goods. After purchasing, the group of traders will screen and classify them for packaging to export to the northern provinces. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Chung, a trader, said: “All purchased goods will be cleaned, then put in foam boxes, mixed with ice for preservation. Every day, we purchase and export to the North about 500-700 kg. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| Currently, the "flying shrimp" hunting profession is mainly maintained by some people in Quynh Trang commune (Hoang Mai town), Quynh Thanh commune (Quynh Luu)... with nearly 100 people. After each day of fishing, people collect tons of this type of insect that specializes in destroying crops. Photo: Viet Hung |
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| In provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Duong… the specialty "flying shrimp" is considered a favorite dish for connoisseurs of drinking. "Flying shrimp" can be processed into many dishes, but the most popular is still fried with hot and crispy lemongrass and chili. Photo: Viet Hung |
| Hunting for "flying shrimp". Clip: Viet Hung |