Hope it works this time. For those who may not know how.
pauline said
10:47 PM Dec 9, 2011
I saw on a cooking show once Sheba, the way to tenderise squid is to soak it in milk, don't know if it works but have always remembered it........
Jack Mac said
05:00 PM Dec 10, 2011
Hi Pauline,
Many years ago (about 40) I worked at the Qld Fish Board when squid was basically bait and an old Italian fisherman said you always soak it in milk. I think the enzymes in the milk have something to do with it. Don't know if it makes a difference as that's the way I've always done it. Never been disappointed but then poor cooking can ruin anything.
Cheers
jack
pauline said
05:35 PM Dec 10, 2011
Thanks Jack good to see that some of the tips you see actually work, can't remember how long you soaked it for but..........
yeoeleven said
08:53 PM Dec 10, 2011
Now they tell me!!!!!
I did have a less than satisfactory episode with my first squid.
Reported about it on the Esperance thread in the Solo forum.
John
Sheba said
11:30 PM Dec 10, 2011
Sorry about that John. I only found the book again the other day.
Cheers,
Sheba.
janicedale said
11:14 PM May 23, 2012
Preparing squid is actually easy to do but when cleaning the squid is some kind of hard but with the instructions you have shared will definitely help me on this. Will share some details on this procedure after I have done this part.
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sandsmere said
12:29 PM Jun 6, 2012
Both squid and octopus are nicer and more tender if soaked in milk for a while .
antigoon said
06:42 AM Jul 10, 2012
Certainly don't need to soak the small ones for them to be tender. Learned this method in Portugal using calamari straight off the boat - clean squid in sea water making sure to rub skin and clear membrane off, set hood aside. Chop up tentacles then mix well with a little garlic, parsley, chilli, soft breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and little olive oil. Lightly stuff mixture into hood, brush with oil and grill over charcoal.
Boothie said
04:00 AM Nov 3, 2012
Definitely agree with you Antigoon. The other way to soften squid is to mash up a kiwi fruit and stir this into the squid pieces and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse of and dry. Then get some cornflour, eggwhite, salt and pepper squid mix and hot oil. Cook real hot and real quick , mmmhhh, I think I am salivating!
lilly31 said
02:17 PM Nov 3, 2012
Also cut up squid and soak in egg for couple of hours ..toss in season flour and cook .... serve with lemon and homemade tartare sauce and nice salad ...
Hope it works this time. For those who may not know how.
Hi Pauline,
Many years ago (about 40) I worked at the Qld Fish Board when squid was basically bait and an old Italian fisherman said you always soak it in milk. I think the enzymes in the milk have something to do with it. Don't know if it makes a difference as that's the way I've always done it. Never been disappointed but then poor cooking can ruin anything.
Cheers
jack
Now they tell me!!!!!
I did have a less than satisfactory episode with my first squid.
Reported about it on the Esperance thread in the Solo forum.
John
Sorry about that John. I only found the book again the other day.
Cheers,
Sheba.
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Both squid and octopus are nicer and more tender if soaked in milk for a while .
Definitely agree with you Antigoon. The other way to soften squid is to mash up a kiwi fruit and stir this into the squid pieces and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse of and dry. Then get some cornflour, eggwhite, salt and pepper squid mix and hot oil. Cook real hot and real quick , mmmhhh, I think I am salivating!