Braised fish in Vu Dai village: Ha Nam specialty

Only 60 km from the capital Hanoi, this is a place that tourists can visit and travel on every holiday or weekend. Ha Nam is famous for many famous dishes such as: Tai Kenh vermicelli, mountain goat meat, Phu Ly spring rolls,... And in particular, the dish that cannot be ignored is the braised fish dish of Vu Dai village. . So what's special about this braised fish dish from Vu Dai village? Let's find out next!

1. Introducing the specialty of braised fish in Vu Dai village

Vu Dai village, also known as Dai Hoang village, belongs to Hoa Hau commune, Ly Nhan district, Ha Nam province. Vu Dai braised fish has been around for a long time, just enjoy it once and you will remember it forever. The braised fish dish here is prepared according to a unique recipe, with a strong traditional flavor.
 

According to the people here, in the past, during Tet holidays, the people of Vu Dai village did not have money to buy food but still wanted to offer delicious dishes and full trays to their ancestors. Since then, the people of Vu Dai village have researched and created this braised fish dish, to show their gratitude to their ancestors.

Through many ups and downs of history, braised fish dishes in Vu Dai village has still developed to this day and become a traditional craft village, specializing in producing braised fish dishes of the day and distributing them to all over the world. Country. From there, it helps people here have a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

2. What is special about braised fish in Vu Dai village?

To have a perfect pot of braised fish, Vu Dai people must be meticulous and meticulous in every step, from preparation to processing.
 

Braised fish in Vu Dai village uses the main ingredients of black carp and pork belly and is seasoned with country spices. Fish is selected from the freshest fish, caught on the same day. When cooking, fish must be cooked in clay pots and pots imported from Thanh Hoa. Firewood to braise fish must also be chosen from longan wood because longan wood has a fragrant scent and has the ability to eliminate fishy odors very well. Besides, the ingredients to marinate the fish must also have all kinds of spices such as: lemon, galangal, ginger, onion, pepper, crab juice, fresh chili,...
 
Before being cooked, each pot of braised fish will be placed with a layer of thinly sliced galangal at the bottom of the pot. While cooking, a number of other spices will be added to suit the taste. Each pot of Vu Dai braised fish is usually braised for about 18 to 20 hours in a terracotta pot. When processing, the cook must constantly watch the fish pot to keep the pot's temperature at the most stable level, ensuring the water in the fish pot does not dry out.
 

The process of processing and braising fish is very elaborate and takes a lot of time, but the finished product will be a delicious pot of fish with firm fish meat, tender fish bones and eye - catching colors. It is also because of this unique flavor that Vu Dai braised fish dish is sought after by domestic and foreign tourists.

Before reaching customers, the braised fish pot in Vu Dai village will be canned, very carefully. Therefore, each piece of fish inside the pot is still intact. The meticulousness from preparing the ingredients to the finished product has given this pot of braised fish a very unique, unmistakable flavor.

Normally, the pot of braised fish in Vu Dai village is preserved for 7 days in dry environmental conditions. To preserve it longer, you can put it in the refrigerator. However, each time you take the fish, use a separate chopstick and steam it for 5 to 10 minutes before you can use it.

Vu Dai village is famous for its traditional cuisine, especially the braised fish dish that has existed for a long time. Although Vu Dai braised fish is available in all regions, to enjoy the true flavor of this dish, you should visit Vu Dai village directly. This is not only a way to shop, but also an experience close to the origin of this delicious dish, especially when the village is located near the tourist area of Tam Chuc Pagoda.

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