Devilish-faced fish has a fierce appearance as its name suggests. The fish’s body is big and rough, with many fins on the spine, like a rock with rough reddish-brown patchy skin.
Devil face fish (Stonefish in English), there are many other names such as fighting fish, frogfish …, is known as a fish with extremely ugly appearance with very hard, ruffled looks. Shaggy, rough, identical color to dead coral reefs. This fish, hearing the name alone, has figured out how ugly it is.
Contrary to the appearance of not very sympathetic and extremely fierce, the meat of the demon face fish is highly appreciated for both its deliciousness and nutritional level. The demon face fish is called the super-poisonous god on the ocean floor because it is one of the most unique fish species in the world. On the back of the demon face fish there are 13 dorsal fins containing strong toxins. They can live on land for a few days if the environment is sufficiently humid, especially when dead, the toxin on the demon face fish fins can still persist for many days. Toxins on the dorsal fin of the demon face fish will directly affect the motor system of human motor. When the attack is unlucky, the victim suffers from an irregular breathing rhythm, the smooth muscles of the heart swell and an adult can be killed within hours of being poisoned. Because of such a powerful toxin, the demon face fish is also known as the “super poisonous god on the ocean floor”. Although possessing an extremely ugly and scary shape, this fish brings a huge source of nutrition to humans. In Vietnam, tourists can enjoy this fish during their travels to Nha Trang, Phu Yen, Binh Thuan, … because these are the places where this fish grows the most. 
Devilish-faced fish: An oceanic god of tourists’ favorite specialties. The price of a demon face fish, weighing 1.2-3kg, in Hanoi ranges from 3 – 9 million VND, many times more expensive than other high-end seafood. Expensive but not everyone knows where to buy. The reason is not that this fish is rare, but because its rough skin makes it not easy to prepare the demon face fish like other seafood, on the other hand the spikes on the fish’s back contain poison, so but many restaurants are not “salty,” but do business in fish face. In Hanoi, a few restaurants specializing in seafood have new fish face items to serve customers. But not want is to have. If you are lucky, you will be able to eat, if not, you must book in advance. 
Devil face fish can be processed into many dishes with many different marinades and processing, but often steamed to preserve its characteristic flavor. Despite such a high price, the demon face fish is a favorite dish for many people because of its crispy, sweet and firm meat. In particular, the fish has a lot of omega 3 to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke. In addition, the demon face fish also contains a lot of calcium which helps in the growth and regeneration of bones. The white and muscular flesh of the demon face fish always makes food devotees crave. Devil’s face fish itself is very delicious, so when processed, most people will choose to steam to retain the original taste of this seafood. In addition, people can also process demon face fish into deep-fried, grilled, porridge or hot pot dishes. Some people also choose to eat raw salads to make the meat and fish freshest and most nutritious. 
In many famous tourist destinations, the demon face fish only appear in the menu of restaurants specializing in seafood, but not easy to see. (According to GiadinhNet)
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