In Vietnam, there are 2 types of fish with sensitive names, they are snakehead fish and climbing perch fish. These are 2 famous specialty fishes, with a delicious taste that many people are curious to buy and enjoy.
The snakehead fish can be found in the coastal areas of Central Vietnam, especially in Da Nang. In terms of identification, the snakehead fish looks quite similar to the tuna, with a slightly flattened body and white-silver scales. It has a pointed snout and sharp teeth growing in a wide belt pointing inwards into its mouth.
This type of fish is abundant during the spring season, specifically in the months of February, March, and April every year.
The snakehead fish can be processed into various delicious dishes such as snakehead fish porridge, snakehead fish hotpot, and grilled snakehead fish, with snakehead fish porridge being the most famous.
The climbing perch fish, also known as hill climbing fish, can be found in Ninh Binh. In the past, it was a tribute item for the King.
The climbing perch fish mainly lives in rocky crevices. During the dry season, it will dig deep into the crevices to live and feed on yellow clay (found inside the crevices).
The climbing perch fish from the limestone mountains of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh is famous for its fragrant, firm, and sweet meat.
The climbing perch fish is processed into various dishes such as grilled fish, fish porridge, but the most unique and enticing is to cook it in soup with wild morning glory.
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