The famous specialty of Tien Giang, only the rich dare to enjoy many times, 400,000 VND/kg

Catfish are included in the genus catfish and catfish, which can live in saltwater, brackish water, and fresh water environments. In Vietnam, they occur mostly in the Mekong river system, mostly in the Hau river area. Moreover, they have long been the hallmark of this country. Those who come to the Mekong Delta are eager to enjoy it.

Pak Vu Dung (34 years old, Tien Giang) said: “The reed catfish has a body that is similar to a cork catfish. As adults, they have a body length of up to 1.2m and weigh about 14kg. Fish have all of the following characteristics: have a small, flat head on both sides; the mouth of the fish is conical and quite wide, round when mature; 2 pairs of long antennae arranged near the edge of the fish; the eyes are round and smaller in proportion to the head; the horizontal part is bright white, the closer to the belly it will turn milky white; The fins are usually dark blue and some are a bit red.”

The snakehead fish has a body similar to the snakehead catfish.

Cottonfish like to eat molluscs, crustaceans such as shrimp, prawns, minnows, organic mud and aquatic fish. “Paired fish carry a very high economic value, so people in the West often invest capital to maintain them and then export them abroad or sell them in the domestic market. Thus, their prices fluctuate depending on volume, freshness and origin. But usually it costs around 300,000 to 400,000 VND/kg of fresh whole fish.

The reason why they are so expensive is because meat contains a lot of healthy nutrients like protein, protein, DHA, rich in minerals and iron. In addition, due to the high nutritional content in meat, they are also known as “water ginseng”. In particular, the meat of the fish is very fragrant, tender and has little bone.

The price of catfish fluctuates depending on volume, freshness and origin. But usually it costs around 300,000 to 400,000 VND/kg of fresh whole fish.

The people of Pak Vu Dung’s hometown, even though they can raise alang-alang, very few workers eat it because the price is quite high, only city people or rich families dare to spend money to enjoy all the reeds. .

“Even though this is a cotton fish farm, not everyone often buys whole fish to eat. Let’s count, 1 kg of fish costs up to 300,000 VND but each weighs around 3-4 kg. So, it takes millions of dong to buy a child. With a price like that, it is quite high compared to the average worker,” said Mr. Vu Dung.

From cotton fish, people in the West can process it into delicious dishes such as:

Cotton fish with pepper broth

This is a special dish of Central and Southern people. Raw materials for processing include reed fish, whole and powdered pepper, chili, fish sauce, and fish sauce.

After cleaning, cut the fish into several pieces. Then you marinate the fish with the above spices. Moreover, fish meat contains a lot of fat, so when stored there is no need to add oil. Fish only need to be stored for approximately 3 hours until the meat is dry and can be enjoyed.

Tamarind and sour fish cotton

Ingredients to prepare: cod, pineapple, tomato, longan, chili, okra and spices. Clean the fish meat, cut into bite-sized pieces and marinate with spices. Pineapple – chopped tomatoes, saute, add water to a boil. When the water boils, you add the cotton swabs to cook together, the fish is almost done, along with the mosquito net, okra and seasonings.

In addition to the strong sweetness of the fish, the audience can taste the sweet and sour taste of the pineapple and the coolness of the accompanying vegetables.

cotton fish porridge

It is a good food for the growth of small children. The ingredients include boneless cotton fish, rice, dried onions, pork bones, spices and scallions.

You boil the pork bones for 3-4 hours to get the water to cook the porridge. When cooking porridge, boil it on cotton balls, separate the fish into small pieces and sauté with herbs and dry onions. While enjoying, all you have to do is put the porridge in a bowl and add the fish and meat, and you’re good to go.

fragrant boiled cotton fish

This is a typical Southern dish. This method reduces the smell of fish and adds a delicious taste to the dish. The ingredients include: cotton balls, ginger, chili, pineapple, fish sauce and fish sauce.

Wash and cut the fish, the pineapple is peeled and cut into small pieces and then soaked with spices. When bringing the fish to the warehouse, it’s best to give it a little first and then cook it on the stove for 3-4 hours before it can be eaten.

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