Economy

Squid specialty 'in high demand' at the beginning of tourist season, Nghe An fishermen have a bumper crop

Thanh Phuc • DNUM_BEZAEZCACF 08:33

After a trip out to sea, a series of fishing boats of Nghe An fishermen docked with holds full of shrimp, fish, especially squid. Squid is in high demand, fishermen have a bumper harvest at the beginning of this year's Southern fish season.

bna_a1.1.jpg — After a trip out to sea, a series of fishing boats of Nghe An fishermen docked with holds full of shrimp, fish, especially squid. Photo: TP

Squid is transported ashore, traders jostle to buy right at the port to supply restaurants and wholesale markets in time. Photo: TP

bna_a3.3(1).jpg — Boiled cuttlefish, squid... are popular items at the beginning of the tourist season, with prices ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 VND/kg. Photo: TP

bna_a4.1.jpg — The secret to keeping the squid fresh, crispy and sweet, passed down from generation to generation by fishermen, is to boil the squid right on the boat after each catch. Thanks to that, the selling price is also higher, making it more popular with traders. Photo: TP

Squid and cuttlefish are processed and frozen on site to maintain the best quality before being distributed to the market. Photo: TP

Among them, dried squid and one-sun-dried squid - seafood specialties of Nghe An are dried immediately after processing, becoming a popular gift for tourists. Photo: TP

Cấp đông — Fresh squid after preliminary processing is frozen to ensure quality during long-distance transportation. Processing facilities in Nghe An are now flexible in packaging and preservation according to tourists' requests. Photo: TP

ghép 3 — In particular, in Cua Lo (Vinh City), with the special feature of night squid fishing, fishing close to shore, fishermen find ways to keep squid alive in the boat's hold. The squids that reach the shore are still swimming, when caught and sold, they are still fresh, crackling, their eyes and spots on their bodies sparkle with sparkling colors, so they are called "dancing squid" or "flash squid". The selling price is up to 350,000 - 500,000 VND/kg. Photo: TP

bna_a2.2.jpg — At the beginning of the tourist season, fishermen caught a lot of squid, the price was high, so everyone was excited. Fisherman Nguyen Van Son, owner of a fishing boat in Quynh Phuong ward, said: "After 5 days at sea, the boat caught 4 tons of squid along with various types of fish such as needlefish, mackerel, and anchovies. After deducting expenses, each sailor earned 6 million VND." Photo: TP

Mực biển Quỳnh, mực Cửa Lò tươi ngon sẽ theo chân thương lái nhập cho các nhà hàng, khách sạn, là món ngon du khách không thể bỏ lỡ trong mùa du lịch. Nhờ đó, giá bán cũng cao hơn các thời điểm khác trong năm, ngư dân phấn khởi. Ảnh: T.P — From fresh batches of squid offshore to frozen trays ready to accompany tourists, each stage bears the mark of the hard-working, skillful hands of coastal people. The bright smiles after a “big hit” fishing trip are vivid proof of a bountiful, hopeful fishing season. Photo: TP

Thanh Phuc