Walking around online markets or places that specialize in selling Kien Giang specialties will see a very strange seafood, probably many people do not know the name. That’s cougar.
Ca Xiu is a famous specialty of Kien Giang
The appearance of this species is indeed a little scary, even many people are afraid because its shape is very similar to a long-bearded insect. Locals say that Ca Xiu lives mainly in rivers, estuaries, at the bottom of mud, so they have long tails to stick into the ground to repair their bodies and find food. The Ca Xiu season develops from around June to August every year.
Many tourists who come to Ha Tien (Kien Giang), seeing the cuisine made from ca Xiu for the first time will feel ashamed, afraid and do not dare to try it. However, once you try it, you will be easily blown away by the delicious, chewy, crunchy, weird and interesting tomato flesh.
Although the shape is strange, this dish made from coffee beans is very interesting
According to research, to catch ca Xiu, people here have to claw to dig deeper into the mud layer because this species is located very deep. After mining, Ca Xiu is cleaned of mud and dirt, then the entire beard is left to be processed into special dishes.
Mai Nguyen (a resident of Ha Tien sea) said: “Making ca Xiu is very tiring and time-consuming because it lives in deep mud, so it is very difficult to clean. Usually salted to maintain freshness. It is best still salted in the morning and stir-fried in the afternoon, because then the saltiness of the salt hasn’t fully permeated the meat. Other delicious dishes, especially the Ca Xiu salad, are a popular specialty for anyone who comes in. Ha Tien is looking to enjoy.
Ca Xiu sauce is a specialty that everyone wants to enjoy when they come to this country
To make a salad, Ca Xiu is salted and then boiled in hot water to reduce the saltiness, then the mango is chopped into fine fibers, mixed with laksa leaves, then sprinkled with vinegar and sugar, mixed with a little fish sauce to create a rich taste. . The sour, salty, sweet and spicy taste of this dish makes visitors feel even more interested when eating it,” said Mai.
According to the survey, the market price of fresh coffee beans is around 250,000 VND/kg. And Ca Xiu’s signature dish with salt and fish sauce is canned and retails for 80,000-120,000 VND/600g box.
Anh Linh (special seller Kien Giang) said that the most nutritious part of coffee is the beard, which is likened to a “panacea”, has the effect of increasing male vitality, making it a favorite dish for “men”. “.”, is present in restaurants and bars.
Fresh coffee beans sold on the online market cost up to 250,000 VND/kg
Canned Sa Xiu Sauce is quite expensive
Going to a restaurant, fried or stir-fried coffee will cost around 80,000-100,000 VND/plate. Many visitors after enjoying this dish are addicted to the delicious taste of this dish and ask to buy it and bring it back to town for a treat. brothers and friends. Since this dish is quite complicated, I often advise people to buy canned Ca Xiu sauce, and just take it out and eat it. If stored in the refrigerator, it can still be delicious for several months. “, said Lin.
During a visit to Kien Giang 3 years ago, Ms. Hanh (in Ho Chi Minh City) was treated to local specialties, including coffee beans. “At first, when I saw his long beard, I was a little scared, but when I heard your introduction I took the opportunity to try it and it turned out to be really good. The fried ca xiu is crispy, the meat is very sweet. Since then, every season has come. I am looking to buy coffee beans for reprocessing. In Saigon, there are also a few places that sell coffee, but there aren’t many of them.”
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