While both look and eat pretty much the same, they're actually two different things. And if you want to get down to the nitty-gritty, there are some big differences.

First of all, sea rabbits have a long, transparent line down their backs, while cuttlefish have a thick, white, calcareous shell on their backs.

Secondly, sea rabbits are inherently toxic if left untreated and must be professionally treated before they can be eaten. Cuttlefish, on the other hand, only have trace amounts of toxicity in the ink and its toxicity will be destroyed after heating, making it safe to eat.

How to clean and treat sea rabbits and cuttlefish babies

1. Sea rabbits

When dealing with sea rabbits, wash them as a whole, pull out the head first, then deal with the threads on the spine, and finally deal with the eyes. Be careful not to break the ink sac inside when pulling out the head, and use scissors or a knife when handling the eyes. In addition the eggs of the sea rabbit have high nutritional value, it is best not to discard.

2. Cuttlefish

Peel off the outer skin first, then use scissors or a knife to cut open the stomach, dispose of the head, eyes and internal organs, and then tear off the hard shell and inner black membrane inside, then you can cook it. Be careful not to break the ink sac when removing it, or it will affect the flavor of the dish.