Eating Tiny Squid with Vietnamese Curry Rice

Eating Tiny Squid with Vietnamese Curry Rice, a special dish from the heart of mr.hotsia

This journey of mine with mr.hotsia takes you to the experience of eating tiny squid with curry rice in Vietnam. A small dish but bursting with bold flavors and unique charm. My travel in Vietnam is not focused on famous cities but rather exploring local markets and alleys where Vietnamese people truly live. This tiny squid curry rice is one of the street foods I encountered before reaching Lang Son province. If you are interested in traveling in this province, you can read about it atLang Son Province, Vietnamwhere I have shared my experience.

Tiny squid in Vietnam is not the large squid we see at home but much smaller. It is often made into a quick dish at curry rice stalls. When I walk past curry rice stalls in local markets, I often see these tiny squids grilled or stir-fried until fragrant, then placed on hot rice and topped with a spicy curry sauce that features Vietnamese spices and herbs as its heart.

Local Market Atmosphere and Eating Tiny Squid

Once I traveled to an unnamed province in northern Vietnam, not far from Lang Son. The main goal was to find authentic local food. I entered a morning market full of life, from vendors calling out to customers to the aroma of spices filling the air.

The curry rice stall I chose was a small, simple place but always crowded. I ordered tiny squid curry rice served with hot steamed rice. The curry sauce was sour with a hint of saltiness, complex with herbs that gave a unique aroma. The tiny squid had firm, chewy meat, well-prepared with no fishy smell at all.

The Specialty of Tiny Squid Dish in Northern Vietnam

What impressed me most was the freshness of the ingredients and the simple yet deeply flavorful preparation. This dish is a great example of the Vietnamese way of using fresh local ingredients combined with distinctive spices, making this tiny squid dish easy to eat but unforgettable in taste.

When I visited during the rainy season in northern Vietnam, the cool weather paired with hot tiny squid curry rice felt warm and satisfying beyond words. For seafood lovers wanting to try something new, I recommend trying tiny squid at least once.

Connection to Travel and Local Lifestyle

Speaking of traveling in northern Vietnam, Lang Son is one province I recommend visiting. Besides beautiful mountain nature, it has local markets and restaurants with authentic flavors not diluted by many tourists.Stories of Lang Sonthat I have recorded will help give an overview of this province and interesting places to visit.

Also, if you want to experience the atmosphere of a local morning market in Vietnam, I have shared aboutMukdahan Morning Marketwhere the atmosphere and fresh seafood ingredients are very similar to what I saw in Lang Son's market.

Video of Eating Tiny Squid and Other Vietnamese Dishes

For those who want to see the atmosphere of eating tiny squid curry rice in Vietnam live, I, mr.hotsia, have a video clip recorded during this trip. You can watch it atEating Tiny Squid with Vietnamese Curry RiceAlso, there is a very interesting grilled button squid clipVietnamese Grilled Button Squidwhich is another seafood dish not to be missed if you like Vietnamese-style seafood.

Summary of the Tiny Squid Curry Rice Eating Experience in Vietnam

Eating tiny squid curry rice in Vietnam is an experience that I, mr.hotsia, feel is more than just eating regular curry rice. It is truly experiencing the lifestyle and flavors of the locals. Here, nothing is overly seasoned; everything looks simple but is filled with intention and local wisdom. On your next trip to northern Vietnam, don't forget to try this dish. You will realize that Vietnamese tiny squid curry rice has a charm and flavor unlike any other.