Dried squid can be soaked in clear water, and the way of soaking in clear water is relatively simple. First, prepare a clean basin, put a proper amount of water in it, and then put the dried squid in it. It is necessary to drown the dried squid with water. The soaking time is usually about three or four hours, which is relatively long, but the final standard still depends on whether the dried squid expands and softens.

2. Soak in sesame oil and alkaline water.

Besides soaking dried squid with clear water, you can also choose to soak dried squid with sesame oil and alkaline water. It's faster to soak dried squid like this. It's best to prepare a clean basin first, then put the dried squid in it, and then pour in the right amount of warm water. When the temperature is about 40 degrees, be sure to submerge all the dried squid, and then pour in the right amount of sesame oil and alkaline water. Often after two hours, the dried squid will swell and soften.

3. Pay attention to the dried squid.

In fact, there are many ways to soak dried squid, and different methods have different points. No matter which method you choose to soak dried squid, you should pay attention. Dried squid must be soaked in situ, because if it is not soaked thoroughly, its nutritional value will not be guaranteed, and it will also bring some adverse effects. The standard of soaking is to see if the squid has softened and expanded. Only by meeting these two requirements can it be shown that the dried squid has been soaked.