20/12/2012
Haiphong’s cuttle fish ball - a tasty seafood speciality
The mother of nature favours Haiphong with Cat Hai - Cat Ba island of abundantseafood sources, including freshcuttle fishThedishmadefromsquidis quite diverse asboiledsteamedfried,
deep-fried etcSun-dried cuttle
fish can be broiled and shreddedto eat
withchilisauceormingledwithpureedlean pork to make a special course, so-called
Cha chia. Above all, cuttle fish ball is believed to be the most
extraordinary dish.
Haiphong’s cuttle fish ball - a tasty seafood speciality

The mother of nature favours Haiphong with Cat Hai - Cat Ba island of abundant seafood sources, including fresh cuttle fish. The
dish made from
squid is quite diverse as boiled, steamed, fried,
deep-fried etc. Sun-dried cuttle
fish can be broiled and shredded to eat
with chili sauce, or mingled with pureed lean pork to make a special course, so-called
Cha chia. Above all, cuttle fish ball is believed to be the most
extraordinary dish.
In order to make the food, fresh cuttle fish is cleaned
by peeling off the skin and sepiabone, then washed and chopped. Hence, the white pieces
are spiced with pepper, salt, spring
onion, dill, laksa leaves and crushed.
When all are done scrutinizely to be come a sticky thick mixture, the cook makes the flat ball
by his hands, then drop into a pan of boiling oil. For the best balls, they are stirred well to be golden all over with mouth-watering smell of fresh cuttle fish and spices.
People enjoy the food in different ways such as with chili
sauce or fish sauce,
lemon, garlic, and fresh chilli.