About a household that grills 300kg of fish every day

(Baonghean.vn) - BRegardless of rain or shine, every day, people in Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An) organize to grill tons of fish. On average, each household grills about 300 kg of fish per day. This professionAlthough it is hard, it gives you extra income and preserves your father's traditional profession.

Grilled fish village in Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district has existed for a long time. Currently, 9 hamlets of the commune have households doing this job, but the largest concentration is still in Trung Hau, Trung Phu, Yen Dong hamlets with about 50 households doing this job. Photo: Quang An

Currently, on average, each household grills about 300 kg of fish per day. Before grilling, the fish is cut into pieces and thoroughly cleaned. Photo: Quang An

Ms. Dao Thi Hoa in Trung Hau hamlet shared: To have a source of fresh fish, from 4 - 5 am we had to go to the coastal areas of Dien Thanh, Dien Hai, or further away to Cua Lo and Cua Hoi towns to buy fish. Photo: Quang An

Catfish is a familiar seafood and is most often grilled. Before being put on the charcoal stove, the fish is washed and dried in the sun. Currently, grilled catfish costs 50,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An

On hot days above 40 degrees, the temperature at the coal stoves is many times hotter, but the women in Dien Van are not afraid of difficulties, completing their work to supply fish to the market in time. Photo: Quang An

To avoid burning the fish due to high heat, the griller must frequently use chopsticks to turn the fish so that it cooks evenly and has an attractive color. Photo: Quang An

Dien Van grilled fish 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 silver pomfret has a delicious taste, currently selling for 40,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An

Grilled mackerel is the most nutritious and valuable seafood. Before being grilled, the fish is cut into small pieces. Currently, the price of fresh mackerel imported at the port is 140,000 VND/kg, after being grilled, the price is 220,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An

Some types of fish need to be skewered to keep the fish straight before being put in the oven. Photo: Quang An

From the fish grilling profession, hundreds of workers here have a stable income of 4 - 6 million VND/month. Grilled fish products are not only sold at markets but also purchased by traders who come to the place and transport them to provinces and cities across the country. Photo: Quang An

Grilled fish can be preserved more easily, keeping their freshness and deliciousness. After being grilled, herring is placed in trays for transport to markets. Currently, grilled herring costs from 25,000 - 30,000 VND/kg. Photo: Quang An

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