10 Delicious Dishes in Phu Quoc Island Vietnam

10 Delicious Dishes in Phu Quoc Island Vietnam

Phu Quoc is a beautiful island in the south of Vietnam, famous for its stunning beaches, lush forests, and rich culture. But Phu Quoc is also a paradise for food lovers, with a variety of dishes that reflect the island’s diversity and freshness. Here are 10 delicious dishes that you must try when you visit Phu Quoc island.

Phu Quoc delicacies
Phu Quoc delicacies

1. Sardine salad


Sardine salad is a signature dish of Phu Quoc, made from fresh sardines that are marinated with lime juice, garlic, chili, and sugar. The sardines are then mixed with shredded green mango, herbs, roasted peanuts, and fried shallots. The dish is served with rice paper and fish sauce, creating a perfect balance of sour, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. 

Sardine salad Phu Quoc
Sardine salad Phu Quoc


2. Crab blood pudding


Crab blood pudding is a unique and exotic dish that is not for the faint of heart. It is made from fresh crab blood that is mixed with fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and herbs. The mixture is then poured into a bowl and left to coagulate, forming a jelly-like texture. 

Crab blood pudding
Crab blood pudding

The dish is topped with crushed peanuts, fried shallots, and cilantro, and eaten with rice crackers or bread. 


3. Coconut curry noodle soup


Coconut curry noodle soup is a hearty and flavorful noodle soup that is popular in Phu Quoc. The broth is made from coconut milk, fish stock, lemongrass, turmeric, and kèn, a type of fish paste that gives the dish its name and distinctive taste. The soup is served with rice noodles, fish balls, fried fish, and various vegetables and herbs. 

Coconut curry noodle soup
Coconut curry noodle soup

4. Ham Ninh crab


Ham Ninh crab is a small fishing village in the east of Phu Quoc, where you can find some of the best crabs in the island. The crabs here are small but meaty and sweet, and they are cooked in various ways, such as steamed, grilled, fried, or boiled. The simplest and most popular way is to boil the crabs with salt and ginger, and serve them with a dipping sauce made from salt, pepper, lime juice, and chili.

Ham Ninh crab
Ham Ninh crab

 
5. Grilled grouper


Grilled grouper is a type of grouper fish that is abundant and delicious in Phu Quoc. The fish is marinated with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemongrass, and then grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy. The fish is served with a sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili, and eaten with rice, salad, and fresh herbs.

Grilled grouper Phu Quoc
Grilled grouper Phu Quoc


6. Tram mushroom


Tram mushroom is a type of wild mushroom that grows in the forests of Phu Quoc. The mushroom has a brown cap and a white stem, and a crunchy and nutty taste. The mushroom is usually stir-fried with garlic, onion, and chili, or cooked with chicken, pork, or seafood. The mushroom is also used to make soup, salad, or omelette. Tram mushroom is a rare and precious ingredient that is only available in the rainy season, so don’t miss the chance to try it when you visit Phu Quoc.

7. Sea cucumber


Sea cucumber is a type of marine animal that looks like a cucumber, but has a soft and slippery texture. Sea cucumber is considered a delicacy and a tonic in Phu Quoc, as it is rich in protein, collagen, and minerals. Sea cucumber can be cooked in many ways, such as steamed, boiled, fried, or braised. The most common way is to steam the sea cucumber with ginger, onion, and soy sauce, and serve it with rice or porridge. Sea cucumber has a mild and sweet taste, and a smooth and elastic mouthfeel.

Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber


8. Sea urchin


Sea urchin is another exotic and expensive seafood that you can find in Phu Quoc. Sea urchin is a spiny creature that lives on the rocks and coral reefs, and has a yellow-orange flesh inside its shell. The flesh is edible and has a creamy and briny flavor, similar to caviar. Sea urchin can be eaten raw, with a squeeze of lime juice and a dash of salt, or cooked with eggs, cheese, butter, or cream. Sea urchin is also used to make sushi, pasta, or soup. Sea urchin is a delicacy that is loved by many gourmets, but it is also an acquired taste that may not suit everyone.


9. cake noodle soup


cake noodle soup is a simple and satisfying dish that is popular among locals and tourists alike. cake noodle soup is a type of thick and chewy rice noodle that is cooked in a clear and savory broth, made from fish bones, onion, and ginger. Sea urchin is a type of fish cake that is made from minced fish, tapioca starch, egg, and seasoning, and then fried until golden and crispy. The soup is served with bánh canh, chả cá, and some vegetables and herbs, such as bean sprouts, lettuce, and cilantro. 

cake noodle soup
cake noodle soup

The dish is eaten with a spoon and chopsticks, and seasoned with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili. Bánh canh chả cá is a comforting and filling dish that is perfect for any time of the day.


10. Sticky rice cake with pork and mung bean


Sticky rice cake with pork and mung bean is a traditional cake that is made for the Lunar New Year in Phu Quoc. The cake is made from glutinous rice that is mixed with coconut milk, sugar, and salt, and then wrapped around a filling of pork and mung bean. 

Sticky rice cake with pork and mung bean
Sticky rice cake with pork and mung bean

The cake is then wrapped in banana leaves and boiled for several hours, until the rice becomes soft and sticky, a

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