Ready to wait to buy fish stew at Hang Be market
At the end of the year, in addition to typical dishes on the Tet tray, braised fish is a dish that often appears in family meals. At some famous braised fish shops in Hang Be market (Hoan Kiem, Hanoi), these days, each piece of braised grass carp costs up to several hundred thousand but there are still many diners lining up to buy.
Having just chosen a delicious piece of fish to prepare lunch for her family, Mrs. Tran Thi Cuc (Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem) said: “Hang Be braised fish has become an indispensable part of my family’s meals, especially at the end of the year. The braised fish here is famous for being delicious, easy to eat, easy to buy and extremely convenient as you just need to reheat it to enjoy.”
Not only Hanoians, but also tourists from other provinces love Hang Be braised fish. Many people buy braised fish as gifts for relatives and friends. They believe that this gift not only shows the sophistication in cuisine but also carries the cultural identity of Hanoi.
According to records, at the end of the year, some famous shops selling delicious braised fish here are always crowded. Each kilo of braised fish has a selling price ranging from 200,000 - 300,000 VND (depending on the type), peak time is around 11am and 5pm.
To have a delicious, golden, firm, flavorful braised fish dish, Ms. Huyen - a long-time seller at Hang Be market shared the secret, which is to choose fresh, delicious fish with firm meat, and especially to know how to marinate and braise the fish over an even heat.
"The braised fish at my store is selected from large grass carp weighing 5kg or more, marinated with spices the day before and braised continuously for 7-8 hours to absorb the flavor. Besides grass carp, my family also has many other types of braised fish such as mackerel and anchovies.
Customers who eat fish at my house will remember it forever, no need for advertising. At the end of the year, especially after Ong Cong Ong Tao day, the number of purchases increases significantly. Many families even buy fish in advance and put it in the refrigerator so that when guests come, they can serve it on the Tet tray," Huyen shared.
Not only braised fish, Hang Be market is also famous for many other dishes such as fried spring rolls, sticky rice with gac fruit, bamboo shoot soup, pork skin soup...
Ms. Quan Thi Thanh Thao - an employee of a store selling processed foods said that on the days before Tet, the dishes at the store are often in high demand.
"Young people now want to prepare a quick and easy meal, but it must be delicious, beautiful and eye-catching.Every day, the store can sell from 500 to 600 spring rolls, even up to 1,000 on peak days.With affordable prices, only from 100,000 VND/box.Gourmets who love Hanoi cuisine cannot miss shopping for Tet at Hang Be market", Ms. Thao shared.
