With a price of up to 2.5 million VND per kg, the humpback grouper is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Let’s learn more about this special fish today!
1 What is Humpback Grouper?
The humpback grouper, a member of the armored fish family, is characterized by its cow-like head and square body resembling a chest, hence its name. Typically, humpback groupers inhabit bays and marshes, with the highest concentration in the Vũng Rô sea area of Phú Yên Province. They can also be found in the coastal waters from Ninh Thuận to Bình Thuận Province.
Additionally, humpback grouper has firm, white meat that is even more tender and delicious, with fewer small bones. Its liver is also fatty and aromatic, making it a favorite among many and gaining popularity in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Introduction to Humpback Grouper
2 Price of Humpback Grouper
Natural humpback grouper is one of the rarest and most difficult-to-catch fish in the waters of Phú Yên. It can take over a month of hunting in various bays and marshes to catch just 5kg of this fish.
As a result, the price of humpback grouper is significantly higher than that of frozen fish, ranging from 1.3 to 2.5 million VND per kg, when it is freshly caught, preserved, and transported to major cities like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
Current Price of Humpback Grouper
3 Delicious Dishes Made with Humpback Grouper
Grilled Humpback Grouper
Simply grill the fish over hot charcoal, and you’ll have a delicious dish of grilled humpback grouper with a crispy, golden-brown exterior and naturally sweet, tender meat. Enjoy it with banana blossom salad, basil, and other herbs for a memorable dining experience!
Grilled Humpback Grouper
Grilled Humpback Grouper with Scallion Oil
A variation of the previous dish, this version adds the savory and slightly greasy taste of scallion oil to the fresh and firm texture of the fish. It’s especially mouthwatering when wrapped in rice paper with herbs and vegetables.
Grilled Humpback Grouper with Scallion Oil
Grilled Humpback Grouper with Salt and Chili
This dish is a perfect combination of a crispy outer layer, fresh and tender meat, and a stimulating blend of salty and spicy flavors from the seasoning. It’s even more delectable when served with rice paper, cucumber, herbs, and various other vegetables.
Grilled Humpback Grouper with Salt and Chili
This article has provided detailed information about the humpback grouper, a specialty of Phú Yên with a price of up to 2.5 million VND per kg. We hope that through this article, you have gained interesting and useful knowledge about this delicious, nutritious, and unique fish.
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