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Many people liken the blue sea of Lagi to a village girl who has just woken up. The long, curving coastline resembles the graceful, delicate waist of a village girl. The clear blue sea, with its gentle ripples, is like her flowing hair. Visiting Lagi on hot summer days, enjoying the cool sea breeze, helps you forget the daily stresses of the bustling city.
The pristine, captivating beauty of Lagi's blue sea.
In the early morning, relax your body and take a leisurely stroll, admiring the golden sunrise filtering through the lingering mist. With bare feet, gently feel the soft sand and cherish the salty sea breeze of your homeland.
Immerse yourself in the turquoise sea at midday, then find a quiet corner to enjoy grilled mackerel and take a peaceful nap under the ancient casuarina trees. In the afternoon, sit on the beach and listen to the sweet melodies of the waves. At night, gaze at the countless stars reflected on the clear blue sea. A day experiencing the blue sea of Lagi will give you many different emotions, sometimes suddenly stirring up a passionate and burning love for your homeland and its islands.
Don't forget the grilled barracuda.
A signature fish of the Lagi sea region, the yellowfin scad is always a favorite among locals and tourists alike, because its sweet, fragrant flesh, when eaten with rice paper rolls, cucumber, and green vegetables after enjoying a refreshing swim in the clear blue sea, is simply incomparable.
The small, 10-15 cm long scad fish is caught by fishermen in the nearshore waters. Here, tourists can borrow small basket boats and a few fishing rods to try their hand at fishing. After casting their nets, they can sit adrift in the basket boat, fishing for scad while gazing at the blue sea of their homeland stretching to the horizon.
Enjoying the local seafood specialties of the places we visit is always a delightful experience. (Photo: SGTT)
After catching the fish, clean and drain it, then finely chop green chilies, add a little MSG and salt, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. The fish is then ready to be grilled until fragrant. The fish tastes best when grilled over glowing charcoal; the scales turn a golden yellow, and it's ready to be enjoyed. What could be more delightful than gathering under the green casuarina trees, grilling the fish, enjoying the meal, chatting, and listening to the gentle sounds of the sea breeze and the small waves lapping against the shore?
Enjoying scad fish salad
When visiting Lagi, besides enjoying a variety of fresh seafood, there's a specialty you shouldn't miss: scad fish salad. Scad fish has a sweet taste, firm flesh, and a fragrant aroma. After being caught, the fish is cleaned, deboned, and filleted into thin slices. Lemon juice is squeezed over it, and it's left to marinate for 5-10 minutes until slightly cooked. Then, it's mixed with green onions, carrots, peanuts, fried shallots, salt, and pepper to taste.
Don't forget to try the scad fish salad when you visit Binh Thuan. Photo: 2banh
The deliciousness of scad fish salad also comes from the elaborate dipping sauce and the skillful techniques of the people of Phan Thiet. The rich, sea-flavored fish sauce, combined with the spicy chili and garlic, creates an unforgettable sensation. Break off a piece of sesame rice paper, place a piece of scad fish salad on top, and add a little of the garlic and chili fish sauce. With a crunchy bite, visitors will feel all the rich flavors of the Phan Thiet sea melting on their tongue.
