Elephant-ear fish Cá tai tượng

Cá tai tượng is elephant-ear fish, fried whole and served upright, then pulled apart and rolled in rice paper with pickles, cucumber, and herbs. It is a classic Mekong plate to order in Can Tho.

Elephant-ear fish, Cá tai tượng
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FromThe Mekong Delta, eaten in Can Tho and Châu Đốc
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Where it comes from

The Mekong Delta, eaten in Can Tho and Châu Đốc.

How to enjoy it

Pull the meat off the upright fish and roll it in rice paper with pickles, cucumber, and herbs.

Where to try it

Mekong restaurants in Can Tho and Châu Đốc.