Many tourists who decided to visit Vietnam, for many years with nostalgia recall the local cuisine. Indeed, Vietnamese seafood is not only diverse, but also quite cheap, so you can treat yourself to a variety of delicacies.
Seafood in Vietnam
Going to this amazing country, you should prepare in advance for the fact that the local cuisine is very different from the usual European one. But not always for the worse. For example, beef and pork, not to mention lamb, are very rare here and are quite expensive.
But this can not be said about seafood. They are presented in a huge assortment - many of them our compatriots saw except in the picture. And the analogues sold in supermarkets were frozen and thawed so many times that they had long since lost all taste. Therefore, a trip to Vietnam is a great occasion to enjoy a variety of delicacies.
Where is it better to buy them?
Before you try the Vietnamese seafood, photos of which are attached to the article, you need to find out where it is better to do it.
It’s worth saying right away - refuse to buy products, especially ready-made products, on the beach. Local residents are well aware that after bathing, a brutal appetite awakens in any person. And Europeans are also greedy for various unusual delicacies and delicacies. Therefore, they often sell shrimp, lobster, crab and other seafood right on the beach. And already fried or boiled. It would seem a great opportunity to have a meal without going far from the sea. And the prices are frankly ridiculous - for $ 5 you can buy a huge portion of fried shrimp, which is not a couple of those sold in supermarkets. But you can regret such a meal. Typically, such entrepreneurs buy stale products, cook them with various spices to discourage the smell, and treat simple-minded tourists. And what they can get after such a snack in the hospital, they do not care.
Therefore, it is better to visit a small cafe or restaurant. Here, the probability of poisoning by stale products is almost completely excluded. Yes, prices are several times higher than on the beach. But still, most of our compatriots, painstakingly saving up for a vacation for a year, can afford such a meal. Yes, and pricing largely depends on the status of the institution - you can search for the option that will completely suit you.
Now let's talk about what kind of seafood in Vietnam you can try, and how they are interesting.
Bivalves
Bivalves are very popular among tourists from Europe. Which ones should you try first?
Of course, one of the most attractive options is scallops. Their meat is very tender, dietary, while being rich in protein. Perfectly reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood, and at the same time enriches the body with a number of important trace elements. Served in different types: fried, stewed and boiled. You can also order raw and relish them, flavored with olive oil and lime juice.
Oysters are even more popular. A real delicacy that strengthens the immune system, and even enhances male power. You can not tell about them, since any modern person has already heard about such a delicacy. Also used raw with lime juice. If you wish, you can ask them to be baked with a sauce of herbs and peanuts or with cheese.
Many people like mussels. They are equally good in almost any form: pickled, baked, fried or boiled. In addition, they have very few calories. But selenium, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids are in abundance. Therefore, this is a great way to rejuvenate the body.
Crustaceans
We can enjoy quality crustaceans in our country only in the most elite restaurants, which not everyone can afford to visit. But Vietnamese seafood is much more affordable. What is worth trying here?
Of course, first of all, these are shrimps. Yes, you can try them at home - they are sold in many stores. But it is rather a pale shadow of real, king prawns - frozen several times, tiny and almost tasteless. Is it fresh seafood! They can be cooked either in the usual way - cook - or grilled, seasoned with incredible herbs and pre-marinated in mind-blowing sauces.
Crabs will enjoy even more. They just taste great, especially fried with tamarind. In addition, they are quite useful, as their meat contains a large amount of antioxidants, amino acids, trace elements and vitamins. You can eat and at the same time improve your health.
And of course, you can’t visit Vietnam and at least once do not eat lobsters. This pleasure is not cheap. But having tasted them once, you will never forget this delicate bouquet of taste, smell and a pleasant consistency of meat.
Fish
Giving the names of Vietnamese seafood, you can not say about fish. There are a lot of it in Vietnamese cafes and restaurants. You can order something quite ordinary, for example, marine. It is freely sold by us, but here it is the freshest product, and even prepared by real masters. A well-chosen side dish, combined with an amazing bouquet of seasonings, will turn the fish you have eaten more than once into a hitherto unexplored treat.
Do not miss the opportunity to try sea eel. This is a much more exotic product. Its meat contains a large amount of Omega fatty acid, which ensures a normal metabolism and strengthens the immune system. And there are a lot of cooking methods - it is worth trying different options, so as not to regret the missed opportunity later.
Cephalopods
Finally, if you want real exoticism, you can also try cephalopods. For example, squid. Of course, they are sold in our country. But when frozen, they lose a considerable part of their taste, and the consistency changes dramatically - it becomes like rubber. Fresh squids are much tastier - you can eat them grilled, stuffed with seafood and meat, with spices from exotic vegetables and fruits. And they have quite a lot of useful trace elements.
Well, of course, you can taste the octopuses. They have a sweetish meat. Rich in protein and trace elements. Having tasted them once, you will forever remember the unusual taste. Moreover, in Vietnam, masters are able to cook them in a variety of ways: cook, marinate, grill, and also delight tourists with a variety of snacks and salads made from octopuses.
Conclusion
On this our article comes to an end. Now you know much more about seafood in Vietnam. Names and photos with descriptions of different cooking methods will certainly help you choose those dishes that will not disappoint and are sure to be remembered for a lifetime.