Phu Yen has a rich source of seafood bounty, especially ocean tuna. This is not only a precious product that provides a stable source of income for fishermen but also a material to create a unique cuisine, contributing to elevating the Phu Yen brand far on Vietnam’s tourism map.
For Phu Yen chefs, ocean tuna is regarded as a "versatile" ingredient with nearly every part of the fish lending itself to the creation of attractive dishes. With their talented hands, chefs transform tuna into hundreds of unique dishes, ranging from rustic to high-end, captivating diners both locally and internationally.
The 2024 Culinary Competition has just taken place with the theme "Ocean Tuna - The Essence of the Sea," featuring 8 teams representing restaurants and hotels across the province. Chef Bui Chi Hoang, Head of the Provincial Chef Association, said that the event showcased a variety of innovative and creative dishes. Even familiar dishes were given a fresh twist because unique ingredients and spices were skillfully combined to create distinctive and new flavors.
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| Chefs presenting their artwork |
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| A 50kg tuna being introduced to show fillets and provide ingredients for talented chefs |
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| The chef showcasing his creativity with tuna dishes |
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| The dishes being elaborately prepared, exquisite, and stunningly presented |
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| Herbal-braised tuna eyes being presented by chefs as a work of art |
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| Diners watching the performance being thrilled; the excitement growing as they savored a piece of fresh tuna right there on the spot |
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| Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Le Vu awarding the first prize to the chefs of the Sala Beach Tuy Hoa team |
Source: Phu Yen Newspaper
Translated by HAI LOAN
