Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta · South China Sea, Vietnam
Crassostrea belcheri
Delta-grown Southeast Asian oyster with almost no brine — the massive Mekong freshwater input dominates, producing sweet, umami-rich, earthy oysters that taste like tropical estuary. Primarily local consumption.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Textureplump
Finishearthy
Pair with
Vietnamese Lagerlimechilifish sauce
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 1, sweetness 4, minerality 1, umami 4 of 5, with a earthy finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
1
Sweet
4
Mineral
1
Umami
4
Acid
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Details
Cultivationsuspended-longline · 12–18 monthsWaterMekong River DeltaAppearancemedium · elongated
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