No longer a pristine, quiet island as before, Phu Quoc in recent years has “changed flesh” attracting thousands of tourists every year. The natural scenery of the clear waters, mixed between forests and streams, has helped Phu Quoc bring a proud name, the pearl of the South. And it would be a mistake to ignore the unique cuisine with many unique flavors here, such as herring salad. To be able to make this attractive dish, the people of Phu Quoc have chosen the herring that has just been caught from the sea still fresh. That is why the dish is delicious and guaranteed to be hygienic. After being processed and washed, herring can be prepared with a salad. The ingredients used to mix with herring include shredded onions, purple onions, chili and grated coconut. To be able to make this attractive dish, the people of Phu Quoc have chosen the herring that has just been caught from the sea still fresh. That is why the dish is delicious and guaranteed to be hygienic. After being processed and washed, herring can be prepared with a salad. The ingredients used to mix with herring include shredded onions, purple onions, chili and grated coconut. As for herring salad, you will definitely use the famous Phu Quoc fish sauce mixed with lemon, sugar, garlic, chili and small roasted peanuts until sour, salty, sweet flavors blend together. And another indispensable part in Phu Quoc herring salad is rice paper and vegetables. Vegetables here can be lettuce, herbs, cinnamon, leaves or fresh green forest vegetables in Phu Quoc. The right way to enjoy the style of this salad is to eat it with rice paper. Pack raw vegetables, lettuce, fresh fish and add a few strands of coconut, roasted peanuts … inside the thin, thin piece of cake. Dab the salad gently in the thick fish sauce, put it in your mouth to feel the delicacy of each flavor. “Hidden” inside the supple outer layer is a piece of fresh and sour fish that is soft and melts right away when touching the lips. Then somewhere mixed crispy coconut fiber, fat leopard, cumin or roasted peanuts. Chewing while feeling each level of taste spread and thanks to the fish sauce, the dish seems to be raised to new heights. Herring salad is simple, rustic, but has a very strong attraction. Each ingredient is nothing special, but when “shaking hands”, it creates a song that fervently holds the diners. Initially, there were many people who would be afraid to try this raw salad, but when they missed out on discovery, they kept lingering about the taste buds forever. Herring salad is a popular and popular dish in Phu Quoc, so you can find this dish anywhere on the island. With only 30,000 VND per plate for 2 people to eat, visitors can comfortably enjoy this specialty. (According to GiadinhNet)