4,400 liters of cooking oil to fry the largest squid cake in Vietnam

The 210kg squid cake is the largest in Vietnam and is certified - Photo: THANH THAO

To complete the 200kg Vietnamese record-setting squid cake, it required 18 gas stoves and a total of more than 4,400 liters of Neptune Light premium cooking oil for the entire frying process.

Each squid cake is made on a circular mold, 2.6m in diameter and 30cm thick. To flip the cake while frying, the chef must use a winch.

According to long-time squid sausage makers, to successfully make squid sausage, the selection of cooking oil plays an important role, especially with large squid sausages weighing 200kg.

Processing facilities and squid sausage artisans in Ha Long highly appreciate the quality of Neptune Light premium cooking oil - Photo: THANH THAO

Ms. Hong Hai - a squid sausage maker at Manh Ha facility, also the main chef in charge of preparing the record-breaking squid sausage - said:

"The long-standing familiar cooking oil chosen and used by most squid sausage processing facilities in the area as well as many generations of squid sausage artisans in Ha Long is the premium Neptune Light cooking oil.

This oil has a unique formula combining 3 types of oil with high-quality natural oil ingredients: brown rice oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, so in terms of sensory perception, the oil has a golden color and a very suitable smooth consistency.

When fried, the oil helps the squid cake achieve a delicious golden color and a light crispy crust. In my personal experience, when fried with this oil, the squid cake will expand evenly and have a very characteristic smooth shine. Eating the cake will not be greasy and will be very flavorful.

Representative of the organizing committee, Mr. Bui Minh Tan said that squid cake is a long-standing dish, created by Ha Long people from local ingredients. Up to now, the dish is considered the "ambassador" of tourism of Quang Ninh, one of the famous specialties of Vietnam.

Therefore, when deciding to bring this local representative dish to participate in setting a Vietnamese record, the organizing committee set many strict criteria in selecting raw material suppliers to ensure the finished product is of high quality.

Squid rolls are cut into small pieces for locals and tourists to enjoy with chili sauce - Photo: THANH THAO

In addition to fresh ingredients, cooking oil is the main ingredient in the processing stage, contributing to the quality of the finished product.

The organizers chose Neptune Light because this is a high-quality cooking oil with good ingredients, trusted by Ha Long people and especially loved by many people, nominated and chosen by many squid sausage makers.

Once completed, the squid cake will be cut into small pieces to share with locals and tourists to enjoy with Nam Duong chili sauce, making the squid cake more delicious and flavorful, so that diners can fully feel the "soul" of the local specialty.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/4-400-lit-dau-an-chien-chiec-cha-muc-lon-nhat-viet-nam-20240428151655125.htm