Lau Ca Khoai is one of the dishes in Quang Binh that "must-eat" when coming to Quang Binh. Ca Khoai is a soft-boned fish that has earned the nickname “flour fish” by many. Quang Binh’s fish are caught and sold straight to restaurants, ensuring that they are extremely fresh. This makes hot pot taste better than it does in other areas.

Quang Binh cuisine has been well-known for a long time throughout the country for its delicious and rustic food. And tarpon hotpot has satisfied the most discerning diners.
To cook Tarpon Hotpot (Lau ca khoai) is quite simple, first cutting the fish into third or four parts (depending on the shape of fish). Spices to marinate fish are very simple, including salt, pepper, or chili, especially ciboulettes can make delicious meat. Then, you can cut the fish into third or four parts (depending on the shape of fish).
After preparing the fish, you have to prepare materials for the hot pot such as tomatoes, star fruits, mushrooms, tamarind, and pickles. Next, cut the bamboo shoots and put all of them into the hot pot. Wait for some minutes and you can add tomatoes, star-fruits, mushrooms, tamarind and pickles.

It is getting more delicious if it is enjoyed with fish sauce. The deliciousness of this fish’s meat is perfect, so cooking it as simple as best. Be careful not to let the fish be well cooked. You only add the fish in when the water is boiled. Once it is cooked you need to take the fish out on a plate and enjoy it when still hot. The most important thing is that you can make a special flavor with Quang Binh style which is a simple traditional secret”. People in Quang Binh often eat fish with aircraft vegetables (a kind of Vietnam vegetable) and other vegetables.

Tarpon Hotpot is very simple but when you eat it once, you will remember it forever. And want to come back to Quang Binh to enjoy the tarpon hotpot again.