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Photographer’s Note

Food being one of the joys of travelling...

Anyone who either lives in the Mekong Delta or has travelled there, will surely recognize one of the region's local delicatessen!

The meat of the fish is to be plucked off with your chopsticks, then rolled in a rice paper wrapper, together with a variety of condiments and spices, and a healthy dose of 'bum' (rice noodles). Star fruit and pineapple slices come particularly recommended too. And don't forget those fresh mint leaves!

Finished? Then dip your stuffed roll in a sause of your choice and go mmmm....

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When I got to know the Mekong Delta almost ten years ago, ca tai tung ('elephant ear fish') was THE fish for this, with its large fins and scales making your roll extra crunchy. Now they do it with several other types of fish too.

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Bon appetit!

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bukitgolfb301 (4957) 2009-06-19 16:03

Hello my dear Benny

Good fish portrait, good memory for me, I ate it there.
Taste is OK but a little oily, I could not finish by myself. Maybe at the same restaurant---.

Thanks for sharing and best regards,

Takero

jhm (83298) 2009-06-20 0:52

Hallo Benny,

Een van de moeilijkste opgave als fotograaf, foto's nemen van een maaltijd, maar het gaat hier blijkbaar over een gerecht in een Vietnamees restaurant.
Zo te lezen heeft u er van genomen, dus niet alleen mooi gepresenteerd maar ook smakelijk.
Goed gedaan Benny.

Prettig weekend,
John

rlrad (1189) 2009-06-23 17:05

Hi Benny,

This is a great food shot - really shows off the dish. Maybe not so appetizing for some, but I would be there helping you eat it! Looks right off the Food Network, too. Excellent job.

Have a nice one!
Reed

marietom (32076) 2009-07-03 13:55

hello Benny,

voilà qui est très appétissant, et très bien photographié.
Bonne soirée
Marie