Description
A famous delicacy from Halong Bay: premium fried squid cakes made by hand-pounding fresh squid in a stone mortar for an incredibly bouncy texture.
Restaurants serving Cha Muc
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Squid
- Fish sauce
- Black pepper
- Garlic
- Pork fat(for richness)
Instructions
- Hand-pound fresh squid in a mortar until highly elastic.
- Season with fish sauce, pepper, dill.
- Shape into patties and fry.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Black pepper、Fish sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Minced squid paste, Satsuma-age
Pairing
Sticky Rice (Xoi) / Banh Cuon
Trivia
The insanely 'bouncy' texture can only be achieved by hand-pounding, not blending. Leaving some squid chunks is the secret.
Eating tips & etiquette
Bite into them piping hot, or eat with sticky rice as 'Xoi Cha Muc'—the ultimate Halong Bay feast.
Allergen
Squid, Pork, Fish