Ca tram song Son Cá trắm sông Son
Grass carp from the river cages at Sơn Trạch is the fish Phong Nha is known for: firm, and not fishy. It comes steamed, braised, or grilled, and above all as cá trắm kho tiêu, a savory pepper braise served with pickled vegetables.
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Search on KlookFromSơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, where the fish are raised in cages on the Son River
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Why it matters
A Son River grass-carp contest is held alongside the boat races on the river.
Texture
The flesh is firm and not fishy, because the fish feeds in the Son.
Taste
Cá trắm kho tiêu is savory, and it comes with pickled vegetables on the side.
How to enjoy it
Order it steamed, braised, or grilled. Cá trắm kho tiêu, braised with pepper and eaten with pickled vegetables, is the one to try first.
Where to try it
The cages sit on the Son at Sơn Trạch, in Bố Trạch.