Dried Cuttlefish 500g Wild-Caught Sun-Dried No Salt Added Seafood for Soup and Stir-Fry

Dried Cuttlefish, known in Chinese as Moyu Gan (墨鱼干), is a traditional seafood delicacy prepared from whole cuttlefish that are cleaned and sun-dried without added salt. Sourced from Guangdong, this unsalted dried seafood is prized in Chinese home cooking for its rich umami depth. In traditional food culture it is often simmered in nourishing soups, especially during postpartum recovery and family meals. Store frozen to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-caught cuttlefish naturally sun-dried with no salt added
• Sourced from Guangdong and sold as edible agricultural produce
• Hand-selected large cuttlefish with about 8 to 9 pieces per 500g pack
• Rich umami flavor that deepens soups braises and stir-fried dishes
• A classic ingredient for confinement-month soups and everyday family cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light brown with a firm leathery texture and a clean oceanic aroma. When simmered, the flesh softens and releases a savory sweet seafood taste that enriches the whole pot.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing soups with pork chicken or lotus root
• Stir-fried with vegetables for a savory seafood dish
• Added to congee or rice dishes for extra umami depth
• Used in confinement-month and family meal cooking

Traditional Uses

In Chinese home cooking dried cuttlefish is traditionally simmered in slow-cooked soups, often paired with pork ribs, chicken, peanuts, or lotus root. It is a familiar ingredient in postpartum confinement meals, where nourishing broths are valued, and is also braised or stir-fried for everyday dishes. Its concentrated seafood flavor makes it a natural umami base for festive and seasonal family cooking.

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