Learn about Tra Co Sea Horsetail

Sea cucumber is a famous specialty in Tra Co, Mong Cai, Quang Ninh. This crustacean has a very special shape, often compared to a "spider crab" with a hard shell, pointed tail and 10 legs.

Horseshoe crabs live in sea areas with sandy and muddy bottoms. They often travel in pairs, with the male clinging to the female's back, hence the saying "sticky as horseshoe crabs". Female horseshoe crabs are usually heavier than males. Horseshoe crabs are a unique and attractive dish. Horseshoe crab meat is chewy and sweet, and horseshoe crab eggs are fatty and delicious.

• Sea cucumber is processed into many rich dishes such as:
• • Sea urchin salad
  • Blood pudding of sea urchin
  • Stir-fried Sam with Lemongrass and Chili
  • Crispy fried sea urchin eggs
  • Sweet and sour stir-fried sea urchin feet
  • Grilled Sam
• Sea cucumber season usually lasts from April to September every year, but in Quang Ninh , the best time to eat sea cucumber is from October to February of the lunar calendar.

When coming to Tra Co, you can easily find seafood restaurants serving dishes made from sea cucumber.