Fish Skewered on Bamboo - A Must-Try Local Dish

Hoa Binh is famous for its poetic rivers and streams, such as the Da River. From September to October each year, this area experiences the rainy season, and with it, an abunDance of delicious fish in the river. Enjoying fish skewered on bamboo during this time promises an enticing flavor.

Fragrant Grilled Fish on Bamboo in Hoa Binh

Fish in Hoa Binh rivers feed on plankton and swim freely in the rivers and streams, resulting in firm and sweet meat. When grilling, it's important to choose fresh fish, clean it, and skewer it on small bamboo sticks. Then, they are sun-dried before being grilled over hot charcoal coals until cooked through.

When visiting Hoa Binh, tourists will see rows of grilling stations with the fragrant aroma of fish wafting through the air. Each place has its own unique way of preparing the dish. Some stalls marinate the fish with ingredients like onions, ginger, lemongrass, and peppercorns for a richer flavor.

While grilling, it's essential to fan the coals and turn the fish frequently to prevent burning or excessive smoke, which can affect the taste of the fish. Finally, the cooked fish is served on banana leaves with a special dipping sauce.

3 Places to Enjoy Delicious Grilled Fish on Bamboo in Hoa Binh

Hoa Binh city has many places that sell grilled fish on bamboo. Tourists can refer to some of the following popular locations:
 

• Dao Xanh Restaurant: Thung Nai, Cao Phong, Hoa Binh This restaurant is designed in the style of a stilt house with a spacious garden. Dao Xanh Restaurant serves many delicious dishes in Hoa Binh such as grilled fish on bamboo or buffalo meat cooked with lá lồm.

• Muong Kitchen Restaurant: Mineral spring tourist area, Kim Boi, Hoa Binh Muong Kitche Restaurant sells many Hoa Binh specialties such as squirrel, fermented pork, etc. Grilled fish on bamboo is also a famous dish here. The fish is marinated with the restaurant's own special recipe, so when grilled, it is more fragrant than other places. Moreover, the ingredients are all caught fresh Daily, ensuring they are always fresh and delicious.

• Long Phuong Vua Ca Restaurant: Left bank commercial center of Da River, Huu Nghi, Hoa Binh Long Phuong Vua Ca Restaurant specializes in fish dishes in Hoa Binh. The grilled fish on bamboo at the restaurant is not too big but very sweet.

Although grilled fish on bamboo is a simple dish, it holds an irresistible appeal. Therefore, this dish has become a source of income for many families in Hoa Binh.

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