{"id":962,"date":"2026-07-06T16:02:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/?p=962"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:10:36","slug":"ca-dia-kho-thom-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Dried fish with pineapple and tomato braised"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1112 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ca-dia-kho-thom-ca-e1783328507327-300x268.png\" alt=\"c\u00e1 d\u00eca kho th\u01a1m c\u00e0\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ca-dia-kho-thom-ca-e1783328507327-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ca-dia-kho-thom-ca-e1783328507327-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ca-dia-kho-thom-ca-e1783328507327.png 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/#Ca_Dia_Kho_Thom_Ca_%E2%80%93_Dam_Da_Khuc_Hat_San_Vat_Pha_Tam_Giang\" >Braised Siganid Fish with Pineapple and Tomato \u2013 The Rich Melodic Flavor of Tam Giang Lagoon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/#Ca_Dia_Pha_Tam_Giang_%E2%80%93_Thuc_Qua_Quy_Tu_Vung_Nuoc_Lo\" >Tam Giang Lagoon Siganid Fish \u2013 A Precious Gift From Brackish Waters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/#Su_Ket_Hop_Thanh_Mat_Giua_Thom_Va_Ca_Chua_Chin\" >The Refreshing Combination of Pineapple and Ripe Tomatoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/#Nghe_Thuat_Kho_Thanh_Giu_Tron_Vi_Ngot_Tu_Nhien\" >The Art of Clear Braising to Preserve Natural Sweetness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/ca-dia-kho-thom-ca\/#Thuong_Thuc_Huong_Vi_Dua_Com_Ngay_Cuoi_Tuan\" >Savor the Rice-Enhancing Flavor on Weekends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ca_Dia_Kho_Thom_Ca_%E2%80%93_Dam_Da_Khuc_Hat_San_Vat_Pha_Tam_Giang\"><\/span>Braised Siganid Fish with Pineapple and Tomato \u2013 The Rich Melodic Flavor of Tam Giang Lagoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">After awakening the taste buds with <a href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/goi-thanh-tra-nguyet-bieu-voi-tom-non-tam-giang\/\">appetizers<\/a> refreshing, diners start their main course at <a href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/\">Ngh\u1ec7 Vietnamese Restaurant<\/a> often look for rustic, rich, and rice-enhancing flavors. To satisfy that desire, there is no choice more perfect than the braised Siganid fish with pineapple and tomato.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">This dish carries the breath of the Central region's waters, where local specialties are celebrated to the fullest. The specialty fish of the brackish Tam Giang Lagoon with its sweet and rich flesh, when lightly braised with pineapple and tomato by the skillful hands of Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant's chef, will create an incredibly rice-enhancing delicacy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ca_Dia_Pha_Tam_Giang_%E2%80%93_Thuc_Qua_Quy_Tu_Vung_Nuoc_Lo\"><\/span>Tam Giang Lagoon Siganid Fish \u2013 A Precious Gift From Brackish Waters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Tam Giang Lagoon is the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia, where fresh water from rivers meets saltwater from the sea. This unique ecosystem has nurtured Siganid fish with exceptionally delicious meat quality. Tam Giang Siganid fish have a flat body, smooth silver-gray skin dotted with sparkling yellow spots.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Hue people are extremely fond of Siganid fish because its meat is not only sweet, rich, and fatty but also has a natural firmness; the liver and intestines have a slightly bitter taste, but the aftertaste is sweet and incredibly nutritious. To bring the most original flavor, the chefs at Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant always select fresh Siganid fish, newly caught by fishermen during the day. The fish is cleaned and lightly scored on the body to prepare for the elaborate seasoning process.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Su_Ket_Hop_Thanh_Mat_Giua_Thom_Va_Ca_Chua_Chin\"><\/span>The Refreshing Combination of Pineapple and Ripe Tomatoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While caramelized siganid fish with pepper offers a bold, spicy flavor perfect for rainy days, the clear-braised version with pineapple and tomato is an excellent choice for any weather thanks to its light, refreshing taste. The pineapple chosen is just-ripe honey pineapple, featuring a harmonious sweet and sour taste and a rich aroma. Tomatoes must be plump, red, and fleshy to create an eye-catching color for the sauce when braised.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Under the skillful hands of Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant's chef, the Siganid fish is marinated with premium fish sauce, minced shallots, scallion heads, a pinch of sugar, and of course, a few slices of horn chili. The pineapple is cut into bite-sized triangular pieces, and the tomatoes are delicately sliced into wedges. During the braising process, a portion of the pineapple and tomatoes is lightly saut\u00e9ed beforehand to create a refreshing sour broth that coats the fish, helping the meat firm up and fully absorb the natural sweetness of the fruits.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nghe_Thuat_Kho_Thanh_Giu_Tron_Vi_Ngot_Tu_Nhien\"><\/span>The Art of Clear Braising to Preserve Natural Sweetness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Unlike thick and caramelized claypot dishes, the Hue art of clear braising requires the broth to have a certain clarity, a rich yet not overly salty taste, and to preserve the pure sweetness of the fish. Siganid fish, pineapple, and tomatoes are neatly arranged in the pot, splashed with a bit of sweet, light broth, and then simmered over low heat.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">The flickering fire helps the fish fillets absorb the mild sourness of the tomatoes and the sweet taste of the pineapple. When the dish is finished, the snowy white, firm Siganid fish fillets are submerged in the shiny pinkish-orange braising sauce, dotted with golden pineapple pieces and ripe red tomato slices, releasing a gentle aroma that stimulates the taste buds of anyone nearby.\"<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thuong_Thuc_Huong_Vi_Dua_Com_Ngay_Cuoi_Tuan\"><\/span>Savor the Rice-Enhancing Flavor on Weekends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">When served at Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant, the braised Siganid fish with pineapple and tomato is always accompanied by a bowl of hot, fragrant, and sticky white rice. To make the meal complete, diners can order an additional plate of raw green figs (v\u1ea3 ch\u00e1t) or refreshing boiled vegetables to dip into the savory fish broth.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">G\u1eafp m\u1ed9t mi\u1ebfng th\u1ecbt c\u00e1 d\u00eca b\u00f9i b\u00e9o, r\u01b0\u1edbi th\u00eam ch\u00fat n\u01b0\u1edbc kho chua thanh m\u1eb7n ng\u1ecdt, \u0103n k\u00e8m m\u1ed9t mi\u1ebfng th\u01a1m gi\u00f2n v\u00e0 mu\u1ed7ng c\u01a1m n\u00f3ng, b\u1ea1n s\u1ebd c\u1ea3m nh\u1eadn \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c s\u1ef1 h\u00f2a quy\u1ec7n ho\u00e0n h\u1ea3o c\u1ee7a \u0111\u1ea5t tr\u1eddi mi\u1ec1n Trung. V\u1ecb ng\u1ecdt l\u1ecbm c\u1ee7a c\u00e1 \u0111\u1ed3ng qu\u00ea, v\u1ecb chua nh\u1eb9 c\u1ee7a th\u01a1m c\u00e0, ch\u00fat cay t\u00ea c\u1ee7a \u1edbt nh\u01b0 tan ch\u1ea3y tr\u00ean \u0111\u1ea7u l\u01b0\u1ee1i.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">If you want to enjoy a true home-cooked meal, cozy and imbued with the soul of the ancient capital, the <b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"94\">Braised Siganid Fish with Pineapple and Tomato<\/b> meticulously prepared by the chef of Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant will surely not disappoint you! If you are looking for a <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"226\">Hue restaurant<\/b> to discover this unique and utterly addictive flavor for yourself, come to Ngh\u1ec7 Restaurant right away! Reserve your table at <a href=\"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/#dat-ban\">here<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>C\u00e1 D\u00eca Kho Th\u01a1m C\u00e0 &#8211; \u0110\u1eadm \u0110\u00e0 Kh\u00fac H\u00e1t S\u1ea3n V\u1eadt Ph\u00e1 Tam Giang Sau khi \u0111\u00e3 \u0111\u00e1nh th\u1ee9c v\u1ecb gi\u00e1c b\u1eb1ng nh\u1eefng m\u00f3n khai v\u1ecb thanh m\u00e1t, th\u1ef1c kh\u00e1ch b\u01b0\u1edbc v\u00e0o b\u1eefa ch\u00ednh t\u1ea1i nh\u00e0 h\u00e0ng Ngh\u1ec7 th\u01b0\u1eddng t\u00ecm ki\u1ebfm nh\u1eefng h\u01b0\u01a1ng v\u1ecb m\u1ed9c m\u1ea1c, \u0111\u1eadm \u0111\u00e0 v\u00e0 \u0111\u01b0a c\u01a1m. \u0110\u1ec3 l\u1ea5p \u0111\u1ea7y &#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thuc-don","category-mon-chinh"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=962"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1339,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/962\/revisions\/1339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhahangnghe.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}