Summer is approaching and Hanoi is entering the red jellyfish season. Indeed, this type of food is indicated in late spring and early summer. You can only find red jellyfish in the season from March to July.
Red jellyfish is considered one of the scariest foods in Vietnam but it’s worth a try if you’re bored with ordinary dishes.
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This Hanoi summer challenge specialty actually originates from coastal areas such as Hai Phong province, for example. First, the freshly caught red jellyfish will undergo preliminary processing. Pieces of pickled jellyfish and fried tofu are then wrapped in perilla leaves and dipped with shrimp paste – a salty shrimp paste. This delicate combination is complete with a slice of lemon, copra and fresh herbs for a wonderful aroma and taste.
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A few roadside eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter serve this seasonal crunchy dish. To have the best red jellyfish dish, you should go to restaurants around Dong Xuan market, Hang Chieu street, Hoe Nhai, Duong Thanh, Lo Duc. Usually, a plate of red jellyfish is processed sophisticatedly, served with other ingredients for about 1 – 1.5 USD.
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
