Fried Calamari
Fried calamari is a popular dish made from squid that is commonly found in restaurants and family meals in Vietnam.
The squid is cleaned, cut into bite-sized pieces, then coated in batter and deep-fried until golden brown.
When you eat this dish, you will experience the chewy texture of the squid combined with the crispy batter, creating a unique and delicious taste.
Enjoy fried calamari with chili sauce or tomato sauce for a tasty treat!
Stir-Fried Calamari
Stir-fried calamari is a perfect combination of fresh squid and delicious ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds.
Just looking at it, you’ll be tempted by the enticing aroma and vibrant colors.
When you take a bite, you will experience the tender and juicy squid, the crispy vegetables, and the natural sweetness, complemented by a dipping sauce. It’s hard to resist this deliciousness!
Grilled Calamari
Imagine a cozy evening with your family, sitting by the fire, grilling squid and having a chat. Doesn’t that sound blissful?
Enjoy a plate of grilled calamari that is hot and fragrant. The squid is perfectly cooked, crispy and golden brown, without being burnt, and retains its natural sweetness, combined with a rich and spicy flavor. It’s truly irresistible.
Squid in Fish Sauce
Unlike crispy fried squid, this dish is not coated in batter. Instead, the squid is marinated in a mixture of fish sauce and then directly fried in oil.
This dish offers a unique and savory taste combination of the salty flavor of the fish sauce and the tender and chewy squid. Once you try it, you won’t forget the delicious taste of this dish.
Crispy Stuffed Squid
In this dish, squid is stuffed with a mixture of meat, mushrooms, etc. then deep-fried until golden brown. It is not only visually appealing but also has a delicious aroma and is very nutritious.
When you eat crispy stuffed squid, you will enjoy the crispy and chewy texture of the fried squid combined with the sweet and fragrant taste of the pork, mushrooms, and seasonings. This dish is not only delicious but also brings many health benefits from squid and mushrooms, such as preventing joint inflammation, reducing headaches, and good for the heart.
Steamed Squid with Lemongrass
Steamed squid with lemongrass is not only a delicious dish but also an excellent appetizer that pairs well with a glass of wine!
The squid is perfectly cooked, tender and retains its natural sweetness, soaked in a flavorful dipping sauce with the spicy taste of lemongrass and chili, the refreshing aroma of herbs, and the sweet taste of carrots. It will not disappoint you.
Steamed Squid with Beer
When you eat steamed squid with beer, you will taste the crispy and sweet flavor of the squid. Besides, this dish also brings many health benefits.
Squid contains many nutrients and vitamins such as B2, B12, phosphorus, copper, and selenium, which help the body absorb and utilize iron; it helps reduce headaches, strengthen bones and teeth, and good for the heart.
If you want to add more flavor to steamed squid, you can season or marinate it with some spices such as sugar, salt, and seasoning powder to enhance the taste of this dish.
Squid Cake
Squid cake is one of the specialties in Ha Long that is full of delicious flavors and has been transformed into many different types: fake squid cake, green rice squid cake, pork and squid cake,…
The golden brown fried squid cake looks incredibly appetizing. When you eat it, you will feel the tender and soft texture of the cake without being greasy, and the squid inside is crispy and flavorful with well-seasoned spices. Dip it in a little chili sauce for an explosion of flavors!
Stir-Fried Squid with Bell Peppers
Stir-fried squid with bell peppers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is packed with nutrients from squid, bell peppers, and onions. The squid is chewy and the bell peppers are sweet, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal.
If you don’t know what to cook for your family today, try making stir-fried squid with bell peppers.
Stir-Fried Squid with Celery
Just like stir-fried squid with bell peppers, this dish is no stranger to Vietnamese daily meals.
To make stir-fried squid with celery, you only need squid, celery, onions, and some common spices. It doesn’t take much time or preparation, but you already have a delicious and nutritious meal for your family.
Moreover, celery is a food that brings many health benefits such as treating high blood pressure, improving sleep, strengthening the cardiovascular system,…
Grilled Lemongrass Squid Skewers
Pieces of tender and juicy squid, with a round and full appearance, embracing the raw minced meat inside, flavorful with the aromatic lemongrass and chili, lightly infused with the fragrance of pandan leaves.
When you eat it, add a dipping sauce with both sour and sweet flavors, it’s an absolutely perfect combination!
Squid Hot Pot
Sitting with your family by the fire, enjoying a hot pot of squid, with the aroma filling the air, what could be more wonderful?
A simmering hot pot of squid with its distinctive and tempting aroma. The squid is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, retaining its natural sweetness, in a rich broth bursting with flavors.
Dip it in the hot pot with some morning glory, water spinach, Chinese cabbage, mushrooms,… fresh, crunchy, and complemented with a bowl of noodles, it’s hard to resist this deliciousness!