Two Vietnamese specialties named among the world's 100 best fish dishes

Two Vietnamese specialties named among the world's 100 best fish dishes

Taste Atlas considers braised fish and fish sour soup to be the best fish dishes in the world. The information website Taste Atlas, considered the "culinary map of the world," has published a list of the 100 most delicious fish dishes in the world, including two typical dishes of southern Vietnam, braised fish and sour fish soup.

Braised fish is a Vietnamese specialty made from slightly fatty fish pieces and served in a traditional clay pot. The main ingredient for cooking this dish is usually catfish, for example: Tra fish, pangasius, catfish, black fish... mixed with fish sauce, sugar and coconut water, other additives include scallions, onions or garlic. Braised fish is served with rice and the indispensable sour fish soup, which is also very popular in Vietnam.

In addition to braised fish, fish sour soup is also one of the 100 most delicious fish dishes. Fish sour soup is a combination of sweet, spicy and sour flavors. These soups are usually made from tamarind soup and include common ingredients like pineapple, tomatoes, okra, bean sprouts or some other vegetables.