Sea Cucumber
This is a Chinese specialty in most of the region’s food markets. Sea cucumbers are slippery sea animals that look like slugs, but you can find various types, including some with spikes covering their bodies.
But Chinese chefs are not disturbed by the spikes and enjoy putting them in dishes listed on their menus. Sea cucumbers are said to have little to no flavor and usually soak up the taste of the sauce or other foods on the plate.