Cuttlefish, real name squid, also known as flower branches, squid, is a mollusk of the order Phylum squid. We all know that when it encounters a strong enemy, it will use "inkjet" as a method of escape, waiting for the opportunity to leave, so it has names such as squid and cuttlefish. And it is also a strong swimmer in the sea, which can easily escape the enemy's pursuit. As one of the four sea products in China, cuttlefish is deeply loved by people because of its high nutritional value and elastic taste.
Among marine organisms, the squid swims the fastest, and the reason why it swims very fast is because unlike ordinary fish swimming by fins, it is carried out by the reaction force of the funnel tube spraying water on the belly, and its spraying ability is like a rocket launch, which can make the squid jump from the deep sea and jump out of the water for up to 7 meters to 10 meters.
Not only can the squid swim fast in the sea like a fish, but also has a set of smoke screen stunts. The squid has an ink sac in its body, which stores ink glands that secrete natural ink.
Interestingly, scientific studies have shown that there is a giant gun cuttlefish whose digestive system is located in the central region of the brain.
Common squid in China are gun squid (commonly known as squid), golden squid and needleless squid. Squid is one of the four major products in China (large yellow croaker, small yellow fish, striped fish, squid), the fishing catch is very large, the meat is delicious, and it is rich in nutrition.
Squid can be said to be a treasure of the whole body, not only has a crisp and refreshing taste, has a high nutritional value, and is rich in medicinal value. Squid contains 13 grams of protein per 100 grams of meat, only 0.7 grams of fat, and also contains carbohydrates and vitamins A, B vitamins and calcium, phosphorus, iron and other substances necessary for the human body, is a high-protein and low-fat nourishing food. It is also an ideal health food for women to shape their body and maintain their skin.
Buying tips
When selecting raw cuttlefish, it is advisable to choose bright and white color, no odor, no mucus, and elastic flesh. When selecting dried cuttlefish, it is best to pinch the body of the fish with your hand to pinch whether it is dry and smell whether there is a peculiar smell, high-quality cuttlefish with a fishy smell, but no fishy smell.
Let's take a look at what kind of dishes cuttlefish can make
Bamboo cuttlefish
Braised cuttlefish
Cuttlefish cakes
Cuttlefish balls
Stir-fried fresh cuttlefish with green peppers
Teppanyaki cuttlefish