Nghe An: Fishermen in the coastal areas of Dien Chau district, Nghe An province are enjoying a bumper harvest season of sardines. To preserve the freshly-caught fishes, local people grill them in nearly hundreds of facilities, creating a specialty that is unique to the province.

According to Vietnam News Agency, grilled trich (Sardinella) fish over hot charcoal is a specialty of Nghe An Province, boasting of a special flavor that is hard to find elsewhere. After being cleaned, gutted and its scales removed, the fish is grilled over charcoal. It is flipped repeatedly to cook it perfectly. Grilled trich fishes are often served with herbs, rice vermicelli and rice papers, and a dipping of fish sauce.