Grilled seafood in Nghe An costs twice as much as fresh seafood but is still in high demand

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Currently, it is the main fishing season in the South, so ships and boats in the province are bustlingly setting sail. At Lach Van port - the largest fishing port in Dien Chau district, ships line up to return with holds full of fish and shrimp. Photo: QA

At the fishing port every noon, thousands of traders from all over flock to buy fresh seafood. Due to favorable weather, fish and shrimp sources are abundant and diverse, and people compete to bargain to import quality seafood. Photo: QA

Although most seafood will be sold fresh directly to traders, however, in one corner of the port, there is still an area where seafood is processed, then grilled fresh right at the port for sale to the market. This is a method that both preserves the delicious taste of seafood and helps seafood increase in price while the market demand is very high. Photo: QA

Fish such as silver pomfret, anchovy, herring, shrimp, fresh squid... after being pre-processed will be neatly arranged and placed on grills. Grilled seafood is twice as expensive as fresh, the reason is due to the pre-processing process of the people, besides, when grilled, the weight of seafood such as squid, shrimp... will be reduced compared to the time when it was still wet. Photo: QA

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ly - a long-time fish griller said that to have a delicious batch of grilled seafood, it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the coal and turn it constantly so that the fish and shrimp are cooked evenly. The griller must be meticulous and skillful. If not focused, the fish, squid... can be burnt or undercooked. Photo: QA

There are types of fish that are pre-processed, ground and seasoned, shaped into round balls that are very popular, sold for 40,000 - 60,000 VND/kg. Photo: QA

Fresh squid is sold at the port for about 140,000 VND/kg, after being processed and grilled, the price ranges from 270,000 - 300,000 VND/kg. Fresh squid after being grilled is covered with a golden color, with an irresistible aroma. Photo: QA

Batches of grilled fish are continuously being brought out of the oven, golden and eye-catching, making everyone want to enjoy them. It is known that it is the tourist season, so wherever grilled seafood is brought, it is bought by traders and restaurant owners. Photo: QA

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