Crab based main dishes attract visitors at second Ca Mau crab festival

Cooking areas and food stalls to display special cuisine featuring crab dishes and other regional delicacies are among highlights of the second Ca Mau crab festival.

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A crab bread (bánh mì cua) stall is always bustling with customers. Unlike traditional versions made with pork or fish, its main filling is processed crab meat.

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Small loaves of bread are warmed in the microwave, filling the festival with the irresistible aroma of crab and making them even more temping

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The crab hot pot stall is especially eye-catching. The chef portions each hot pot into smaller servings to cater to customers’ preferences.

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Mini pancake (Bánh khọt) is a typical dish of the southern region. It’s made with crab meat instead of shrimp as usual.

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Crab sweet soup (chè cua) which even many locals have never tried surprises many people.

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The filling in Ca Mau crab sweet soup arouses the curiosity of many people.

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Ca Mau’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism also carries out activities as part of the festival to promote crab cuisine and other regional specialties.