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    Local foods in Ha Long Bay

    Post on : 04 August, 2020
    1. Cha Muc (Grilled Chopped Squid) - Cha Muc is famously from the province of Quang Ninh and considered one of the top regional specialties of Vietnam. It’s a squid cakes and the highest quality are made with squid from Halong Bay in particular.
    Cha Muc is prepared by grinding up squid meat by hand after which it’s fried at a medium heat until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
    Cha Muc (Grilled Chopped Squid)

    2. Sam (Horseshoe crab) - Sam, otherwise known as Horseshoe Crab, live primarily in shallow ocean water which means that Halong Bay is the perfect habitat for them. This means that there is an abundance of Sam in Halong Bay! It can be prepared into many different dishes using crab as the primary source of meat.

    Sam (Horseshoe crab)

    3. Drunken Prawn and Lobster - Fresh prawns and lobster are two of the greatest joys of Halong Bay. Straight from the sea and onto your plate, you won’t taste better anywhere! There are many ways to prepare both prawn and lobster but steaming with lemongrass, beer or vodka are probably the most popular in Halong Bay.

    Drunken Prawn and Lobster

    4. Oyster - Oysters are famous world-over for being a luxurious treat; Halong Bay is a wonderful place to enjoy them fresh. Fresh oysters are caught daily, washed and grilled over charcoal and then seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon or grilled onions. Sometimes they’re served raw with a slice of lemon, delicious!

    Oyster

    5. Ngan (Austriella Corrugata) - In Vietnamese, “Ngan” actually means tasteless, but in reality these hard shell clams are very delicious. If you travel to Halong Bay and like seafood you simply must try Ngan. It’s a versatile dish that can be prepared grilled, steamed or added to a stir-fry.

    Ngan (Austriella Corrugata)

    6. Sá Sùng (Sipunculus Nudus) - Sa Sung is probably the most unusual food in this list. It’s a type of sea worm found in abundance around Quan Lan Island. The worm lives in the sea, just under the top layer of sand, and only lives in clean water.

    Sá Sùng (Sipunculus Nudus)