Standard steps for preparing squid like in textbooks
Preparing Squid is not difficult, but to prepare it properly, completely remove the fishy smell while still keeping the freshness, you need to know the preparation process with the following steps:
Step 1: Wash the Squid
First of all, after buying the squid, wash it many times with water to remove dirt and reduce the saltiness caused by seawater.
Step 2: Separate the head and body of the squid
Then, you hold the Squid's tentacles tightly and pull them gently away from the body, avoiding breaking the Squid sac. If the Squid sac is accidentally broken, wash it under running water until the black color of the Squid is gone.
Step 3: Remove the backbone and clean the organs
Next, pull the white spine (hard part on the back of the Squid) out of the Squid. Use a knife to split the belly of the Squid and scrape off the internal organs. This is an important step to remove the smell of the Squid. If you do not do it carefully and miss the internal organs, you will not be able to ensure that the smell is completely reduced when cooking.
Step 4: Remove the Squid Skin (if necessary)
Some people love the chewy texture of the squid skin, so you can skip this step! Make a light cut at the top of the squid between the skin and the meat. Hold the meat firmly with one hand, and use the other hand to grasp the skin and pull it up, removing the skin completely before cooking.
With just 4 simple steps, easy to apply to prepare Squid
New tips to remove fishy smell from squid
Even though you have tried many different methods, you still feel the fishy smell of squid. Don't worry, Dh Foods will tell you two more ingredients, ginger and wine, which have the effect of "eliminating" the fishy smell super effectively. Follow the content below to know how to use ginger and wine properly!
“Ginger” is a special remedy for the fishy smell of squid.
Ginger has long been known for its ability to remove the fishy smell of seafood very effectively and the fishy smell of Squid is no exception. To apply this method, after cleaning the Squid, you crush a few slices of ginger and rub it on the surface of the Squid. Then, soak the Squid in warm water mixed with ginger for about 5-10 minutes. Ginger not only removes the fishy smell but also makes the Squid more fragrant when processed.
“White Wine” - The secret to eliminating the characteristic fishy smell of seafood
White wine is one of the popular ingredients used to remove the fishy smell of seafood, especially Squid. Similar to Ginger, you soak the Squid directly in a mixture of white wine diluted with water for about 5 minutes. White wine will help remove the fishy smell and make the Squid whiter and crispier when processed. But note that if you soak the Squid in wine for too long, it can lose its crispness, because wine is acidic. You can also apply this deodorizing method to other types of seafood when preparing such as shrimp, sea fish, etc.
Ginger and wine will help you get rid of the fishy smell quickly.
The squid has no smell, just need to be cooked - Try Stir-fried Squid with Sweet and Sour Tamarind Sauce
After applying one of the above methods to remove the fishy smell, the result is that the Squid no longer has a fishy smell, is whiter and especially still retains its freshness to be ready to prepare delicious dishes. A great suggestion is the dish of Stir-fried Squid with Sweet and Sour Tamarind Sauce . The sour and sweet taste of tamarind combined with the fresh and crunchy taste of Squid creates a rich dish that stimulates the taste buds. To save time preparing food and not having to measure and weigh spices, you can refer to spices from Dh Foods, making the dish more delicious, eye-catching and convenient.
The squid flavor will be more complete if you add Sweet and Sour Tamarind Sauce
Hopefully the above tips will help you feel more confident in preparing Squid, bringing delicious and nutritious dishes to your family. Try applying and feel the difference in the flavor of your dishes!
References:
Hong Nhung. (2024). How to prepare squid: Remove fishy smell, clean squid effectively . FPT Shop. https://fptshop.com.vn/tin-tuc/dien-may/cach-so-che-muc-173276
Le Quan. (2022). Tips for preparing fresh squid without the fishy smell . Mucwomen. https://mucwomen.com/meo-so-che-muc-tuoi-sach-va-khong-bi-tanh.html
