Through the skillful hands of the processor, the discarded squid teeth are made into famous specialties in Phan Thiet with a unique taste, not mixed with anywhere.
Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan) is known as a tourist paradise because of its pristine natural landscape, with clear blue beaches and smooth white sand.
In particular, food in Phan Thiet is also a plus for tourists from far away. This place is considered as the “capital” of Vietnam’s seafood with production of tens of thousands of tons / year.
Therefore, when coming to Phu Yen, visitors will enjoy a series of “famous” delicacies from seafood, especially squid. In it, it is impossible not to mention the squid tooth – a popular specialty that easily satisfies all guests.
Ink teeth are tiny round flesh on top of ink, often mistaken for ink eyes or mouth. In the past, people often removed the squid teeth because they thought they could not eat or have no nutritional value. Over time, local people have taken advantage of squid teeth and processed into many delicious dishes, making famous specialties in Phan Thiet waters.
Squid teeth can be processed into many dishes such as steamed squid teeth, squid teeth, fried squid teeth, … but the most delicious and popular is still grilled squid teeth with chili salt.
After preliminary processing, squid teeth are marinated with spices to taste and then skewered into bamboo sticks, grilled on a charcoal stove. When the squid teeth gradually turn yellow, getting up the scent of the nose can be enjoyed.
Grilled squid teeth served with pickles, coriander and green peppers. The aroma of the marinade, the crunchy squid teeth and the pungent pungency of chili or satay make diners remember to eat once.
Besides grilled squid teeth, there are also fried squid teeth with garlic butter, which are also popular with many customers when visiting Phan Thiet.
Scoop some squid teeth on rice paper (rice cake), sprinkle a little yellow garlic butter sauce and then enjoy it slowly, the diners will feel the crunchy taste of squid teeth, the greasy taste of butter, the strong aroma of garlic blends with the crispness of the rice paper.
Coming to Phan Thiet, diners can easily find and enjoy delicious dishes from squid teeth at seafood pubs along the embankment of Ca Ty river, Nguyen Tat Thanh street overlooking Doi Duong beach, or the nightlife area of Vo Thi Sau street, … Each level of ink teeth costs about 35,000 – 60,000 VND. Follow Dân trí