How to deal with dried squid after soaking
1. After dried squid is well, take it out and put it in clean cold water, rinse it repeatedly, completely wash the residual alkali smell, and knead it with your hands while washing until the squid is not greasy and has no peculiar smell, and then you can cook and eat it.
2. After the dried squid is soaked, it can be left in cold water to continue soaking, and it can be taken as needed.
3. No matter which method is used to soak the dried squid, eat it as soon as possible after it is made to prevent deterioration. Even if it is stored in the refrigerator, try not to exceed 3 days.
4. Before cooking the dishes, the soaked dried squid should be blanched in boiling water, which can remove the fishy smell of squid and make the dishes more delicious. Be careful not to blanch them too much, just put them in boiling water once.
5. Some dried squid may not have eyes, bones and purple skins removed. After this dried squid is soaked, it is necessary to gouge out the eyes, tear off the purple skin on the body surface, and get rid of the transparent hard things in the body, so as to completely treat the dried squid.
What does the dried squid look like after soaking?
The dried squid is smooth and soft, white and yellow, fresh and bright, and elastic when held by hand.
It is best to use up the dried squid within 2 to 3 days, otherwise the dried squid will be retracted. If the squid can't be used up, let it go in the water and keep it with less alkali for later use.
how to soak dried squid
1 Choose dried squid with smooth appearance, hard meat, thick body, no mildew and bright luster. Wash the crystals or other impurities with clear water.
2. Soak the squid in cold water for 2 hours, take it out and soak it in 1∶1 alkaline water for 8-12 hours until the dried squid is fully developed.
3 Take out the thoroughly-developed squid, rinse it with clear water, and knead it with your hands while washing until the squid is not greasy and has no peculiar smell.
4 soak the squid in cold water or put it in a fresh-keeping box so that it can be taken at any time.
what kind of water does the dried squid soak in
1 clear water
The most common way to soak the dried squid is to use clear water. After cutting the dried squid, put it in clear water and soak it for more than 6-8 hours. If you like a hard taste, you can shorten the soaking time by yourself. If you want to soak it overnight, you must put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. If the dried squid floats during soaking, a heavy object can be used to hold the squid down.
2 soaking in salt water
If you want to soak the dried squid faster, you can use salt water to soak the dried squid. Salt water can shorten the time required for soaking the dried squid. Dissolve 4 tablespoons of salt into 3 cups of warm water, soak the squid for 2-3 hours, drain the water, then rinse, and then cut into pieces and cook. In addition, when soaking in water and salt water, you can add 1 tablespoon of rice wine to help remove the fishy smell.
3 soaking in baking soda powder
In addition to the above two methods, you can also choose to soak in baking soda powder, which is faster than the above two methods. Generally, 3 cups of warm water are mixed with 2 tablespoons of baking soda powder, and then dried squid is soaked for about 2 ~ 3 hours (if you want to make squid softer, you can soak it overnight); After pouring out the baking soda water, soak it in clear water for 2 ~ 3 hours, and the bitter soap smell can be completely removed. In addition, it should be noted that the squid soaked in baking soda powder water must be washed with water again, otherwise it will have a bitter alkaline taste.