Clean the fresh squid, remove the viscera and head, and cut off the mouth and eyes of the squid. Take out the squid bones, cut them and dry them for later use. Put the dried squid into a basin, add a proper amount of seasoning such as salt, sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, Chili noodles, etc., stir evenly, and marinate for 2-3 hours, so that the seasoning can fully penetrate into the squid. Take out the pickled squid, hang it on the meat drying rack and dry it in a ventilated and dry place. The drying time varies with the humidity of the weather, and it usually takes more than one day to dry.

Cut the dried squid into strips with scissors, and sprinkle some monascus powder to increase the color according to personal taste. Blanch the cut squid strips in clear water, then take them out, let them cool, dry them in the air, and put them in a sealed bag for storage.

It should be noted that the key to making dried squid is the drying time. Too short drying time will lead to deterioration of squid, while too long drying time will lead to hardening of squid. When preparing marinade, the amount of salt should be appropriate, and too much salt will affect the taste of squid. At the same time, in order to ensure the quality of dried squid, fresh squid should be selected for production.

Matters needing attention in purchasing dried squid

1, Freshness of squid: Pay attention to the freshness of squid when choosing dried squid. Fresh dried squid has better quality and taste.

2. Color of squid: The color of good dried squid should be golden yellow or brown. If the color of squid is white or gray, it may be that squid is not fresh or chemicals have been added.

3. Hardness of squid: A good dried squid should have a certain hardness, but it should not be too hard. If the squid is too hard, it may be that a hardener has been added.

4, the taste of squid: A good dried squid should have a faint salty taste and a delicious taste. If the squid tastes too strong or has an odor, it may be added with seasoning or not fresh.

5. Origin of squid: When choosing dried squid, you can pay attention to the origin information. The dried squid produced in some places has better quality and better taste.