Cuttlefish Balls 花枝丸

Cuttlefish Balls (花枝丸) are a Penghu (澎湖) seafood snack. The islands’ tourism account describes freshly fried balls served on skewers, with cuttlefish in the mixture.

Ingredients

One local example is made by the Penghu County Farmers’ Association (澎湖縣農會). Its product record specifies fresh cuttlefish, tapioca starch, pepper, sugar, salt and monosodium glutamate, together with the listed ingredient liji you (里肌油).

How it is eaten

Freshly frying the balls and presenting them on a skewer is the form highlighted by the tourism authority. Its account describes the flavour of the seafood and the cuttlefish’s crisp bite. The farmers’ association also supplies its balls frozen, with instructions to cook them promptly after thawing.