An essential member of the Tusok-Tusok squad, along with fishball and kikiam. These white, bouncy balls of processed seafood are deep-fried by Manong on his street cart and then drowned in your choice of sweet, spicy, or vinegar-based sauce. It's the go-to merienda after school or a cheap, satisfying snack on your commute. The ultimate question is never "if" you'll get squidballs, but "how many sticks?"