Cape Ca Mau is famous for the freshest seafood and fish in the southwest of Vietnam. With a favorable geographical location for seafood fishing, the cuisine here is diverse and rich with famous dishes. Among them, Chả trứng mực aka Squid egg patties are very famous but also very rare because on average there is only 1 kg of squid eggs per 10-12 kg of squid.
Specialties
Squid egg patties include a combination of squid eggs, duck eggs, minced pork, and other spices then let this mixture dry under the sunshine.
Grilled or fried squid egg patties have a yellow color like honey, a unique aroma, and an eye-catching look.
People wrap squid egg patties with rice paper, and raw vegetables and dip them in fish sauce, making the dish even more perfect.
The fragrant fried patties with the fresh taste of raw vegetables, the soft chewy taste of rice paper, and the fatty taste of squid eggs are the unique characteristics of the dish.
Squid egg patties are rarely seen on the seafood menu of any restaurant in Ca Mau. The simple reason is that this is a rare dish that is only reserved for close friends or relatives to help them remember their hometown in Ca Mau.
Main ingredient
– Squid egg
– Duck egg, minced pork
– Fish sauce and other spices
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Chả trứng mực is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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