Nam O fish sauce craft village is famous for its delicious and savory gifts. In particular, the local people are also extremely friendly, ready to guide tourists to visit and experience.
Nam O craft village is a fishing village located in the southern sea of Da Nang (Photo: Collectibles)
Nam O fish sauce craft village was formed and developed hundreds of years ago. This is the source of the pure, delicious fish sauce typical of Da Nang. Traveling to “the most livable city” is not to be missed this destination with extremely new experiences about the nation’s traditional culture.
1. Nam O fish sauce craft village in which district?
- Address: Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City.
Referring to the special gifts of Da Nang , many people think of dishes such as: One-sun squid, squid with rice rim ta, sesame dry cake, etc. Besides, one of the typical gifts bought by many tourists. As a gift, that is Nam O fish sauce.
Nam O fish sauce craft village in Da Nang is located in the south of the city, about 3km from the Hai Van pass area. From the city center, you can move along Le Duan street, going towards Hai Van pass. Then continue to move to Lien Chieu district, Hoa Hiep ward, you can come to this fish sauce craft village.
Nam O fish sauce craft village is also a famous beach tourist destination in Da Nang (Photo: Vietnam Urban and Environment Newspaper)
For many first-time visitors to Da Nang, they often wonder which district is Nam O fish sauce craft village in? In fact, this is a small fishing village surrounded by the Thuy Tu River. The harmony of nature, the gentle rhythm of life of the people will bring you an interesting experience when visiting Da Nang.
2. Nam O fishery village preserves traditions from thousands of generations
Traveling to Da Nang, if you skip the Nam O fish sauce village, it’s a pity. This is a craft village that is hundreds of years old. Even the elders in the village do not remember the exact age of this craft village, only remember that since the late 19th century this village has developed and is famous throughout the region.
Nam O fish sauce has an eye-catching crimson color (Photo: Youth Newspaper)
The fish sauce of the craft village was once selected to advance to the King. In order to have a delicious batch of fish sauce, local people always try to preserve the experience of doing the job. Every batch of fish sauce has a sweet taste and an eye-catching crimson color.
3. What is special about the traditional fish sauce making process in Nam O?
Listening to the introduction of Nam O fish sauce craft village , visitors can also understand that what makes the difference of this food is its delicious taste and aroma. To do that, people have spent many years creating traditional brands, specifically each stage is done manually and meticulously.
- Step 1: Marinate the fish
The main ingredient to create the famous gift of Da Nang is anchovies. This type of fish is caught a lot around the 3rd lunar month. The fish selected must be fresh, about the size of a little finger.
Selected fish must be fresh and delicious (Photo: Collected)
According to the experience of local people, absolutely do not wash the fish with fresh water to get the best taste. Besides, the salt chosen to marinate fish must be Ca Na salt, each grain is white and old. Salt is not contaminated with rainwater.
- Step 2: Incubate the fish
After putting each layer of salted fish evenly, people will put it in crockery jars and place it in a dry and airy place. The body of the jar will be marked with the incubation date to ensure the correct incubation time.
The incubation time of the fish is indicated on the jar to ensure the correct number of days (Photo: Collected)
- Step 3: Filter fish sauce
The batches of fish will be incubated for a period of 1 year to 18 months. After that, most people use a manual method of filtering fish sauce, using a bamboo squeegee (similar to a funnel), then a clean cloth is lined up, below is a basin to collect fish sauce.
Fish sauce is filtered after an incubation period of 12-18 months (Photo: Collected)
- Step 4: Incubate fish sauce
After filtering the fish sauce, people do not bottle it immediately, but continue to brew it in crockery jars, using cloth to cover it. This step helps the final product to have a more delicious, milder taste.
Besides the delicious dishes of Da Nang , Nam O fish sauce is considered one of the famous local gifts that you should buy as a gift after your trip.
4. How much does Nam O fish sauce cost?
Where to buy the best traditional fish sauce is the question of many tourists. When you have the opportunity to visit Nam O fish sauce craft village, you can buy it right here to get the best price and the best product.
Nam O fish sauce is quite cheap depending on different types (Photo: VOV)
If you buy 500ml, 2 bottles will cost 150,000 VND, and for tourists who want to buy 200ml, 6 bottles will cost 180,000 VND. In fact, the selling price will depend on each selling location and market you visit.
If you still wonder where to buy gifts in Da Nang , you can refer to the prices at craft villages, or markets such as Da Nang Han Market , Da Nang Con market , …
5. Instructions for use and preservation of Nam O fish sauce
Visiting Nam O fish sauce craft village and buying products as gifts is the choice of many tourists. If you live far away, you should choose plastic bottles to avoid breaking during travel. In addition, you must also note that the product cannot be carried by plane, but must be checked in. Many addresses selling Nam O fish sauce in Da Nang have this service, so you can shop with confidence.
Nam O fish sauce has a famous delicious taste (Photo: Collectibles)
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Nam O fish sauce craft village is one of the interesting cultural attractions in Da Nang. Not only have new experiences, here you can better understand the lifestyle and buy famous gifts at the cheapest prices. Besides scheduling a discovery, visitors can also refer to Vinpearl’s vouchers, combos and tours to get the most ideal trip to this beautiful city.
Source: Collected internet.