mực ống luộc

/mɨk ˈəwŋ lûək/
noun★Intermediate— boiled squid
informal

A type of Vietnamese seafood dish consisting of boiled squid, typically served with salt, lemon, and sometimes chili or herbs.

Mực ống luộc rất tươi và ngon khi được nấu ngay sau khi bắt.

Boiled squid is very fresh and delicious when cooked right after being caught.

💡

This dish is popular in coastal regions of Vietnam and is often enjoyed as a light snack or appetizer.

Collocations

mực ống luộc với muốiboiled squid with saltmực ống luộc với chanhboiled squid with lemon

💡Pro Tip

Preparation Tip

Boiled squid is best when cooked briefly to retain tenderness.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 'mực' (squid), 'ống' (tube-like shape), and 'luộc' (boiled), describing the preparation method and appearance of the squid.

📝Usage Notes

This dish is often served fresh and is a common street food or seafood restaurant item in Vietnam.

Word Breakdown

mực
squid
root
+
ống
tube-like
root
+
luộc
boiled
root
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