How long should I cook squid and how do I know when it is ready?
Not every housewife will undertake to cook squid dishes. First, the removal of the insides and cleaning from the skin requires special skill, and, secondly - it is important not to overcook them. Otherwise, the product will become rubbery and unlikely to please the household and guests. When you start cooking for the first time it is better to buy peeled squid in the supermarket.
How much to boil for the meat to be tender
- The clam is lowered into already boiling water with salt and spices.
- For small carcasses it is enough to subject to heat treatment for only 1 minute. For large carcasses, the boiling time is doubled. Experienced cooks advise to drop one piece into the pot. The following squid begin cooking when the previous one is completely cooked. This way you can be completely sure that the product is not overcooked.
- Squid can be cooked in a pressure cooker, multicooker, microwave. But keeping track of time with this method of cooking is much more difficult.
- Frozen clams need to thaw first. To do this, they are placed in a bowl on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or left at room temperature. In no case can not use hot water or the microwave. Such a product is cooked as long as fresh.
How to tell if a squid is cooked
You can visually see if the clam is ready. The carcass should turn white. But it is better to be guided by the time.
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