Strange fish is a famous delicacy in Phu Yen

Despite its strange shape and fierce appearance, this fish is a specialty not to be missed when coming to Phu Yen.

Crayfish usually live in bays and calm seas, can be caught in Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, and Phu Yen. This fish grows slowly and catches very little, so it is always considered a rare specialty that is not easy to enjoy. The meat of the cod fish is very special, white like chicken, only the backbone and no bones. This fish is firm, not fishy, ​​sweet. The meat is not only tough but also fatty, so it is loved by many diners. Cabbage is often processed into many different delicious dishes such as grilled with salt and pepper, steamed, grilled, porridge, soup, deep fried… Due to the fact that the body of the cod fish is full of white meat, not fishy, ​​chewy and delicious like chicken, it is also known as saltwater chicken. Species in the fish family have the ability to secrete surfactants through their skin. This is a chemical defense mechanism. Because of its thick scales, small fins and tail, the boarfish swims slowly. The body of the fish is almost immobile, so the weight is placed on both the tail and the fins. Its swimming form is considered quite funny. One reason that bony fish is such a rare specialty is that it takes about 2.5 years to reach adult size. Overfishing is also making this species almost extinct in some localities.