Ruoc netting season in Go Cong
Ruoc – a small, krill-like prawn – is about 10-20 mm long. It is the main ingredient used to make Vietnam’s shrimp sauce. Freshly caught ruoc is sold on site for up to 20,000 VND (0.89 USD) per kg
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Carrying Ruoc from boat to shore |
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Vam Lang port is very busy after a harvest. |
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Preparing Ruoc netting |
By Bao Lam - Minh Thanh
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