To squid salad was unsuccessful as the "sole" and dishes from it became my favorite - use these tips on cooking from a chef famous restaurant.
Salad with squid is especially loved by men.
To make the salad will need the original boiled squid, but many often complain that boil it a big problem. For some reason, boiled squid are solid, like rubber.
Yes, and the taste of this salad with squid put it mildly, "an amateur".
To rectify the situation as possible, knowing the rules of the preparation of this delicate product.
№1 secret
Selecting the squid with the purchase of the most important moment. Small squid are very delicate, they fall apart and invisible film is boiled in water.
Often the squid we have sold already peeled and ice glazing.
And you try to take untreated. They are delicious and red skins is easy to determine whether they are fresh.
Defrost the squid is necessary in a bowl with cold water, but not in the refrigerator.
№2 secret
Before eating squid it is necessary to wash and clean. This is done prior to cooking.
Pour boiling water squid to remove the red skin for 2-3 minutes and immediately shift into a bowl of ice water.
Nothing wrong with that pieces of the skin get into the food there, but for a full taste sensation squid should get rid of the entire film.
Important! The film is, inside and out, and all need to be removed. Kalmar is easy to clean with a knife or by hand. And do not forget about the cartilage and notochord.
№3 secret
Most species of squid have a thin and delicate flesh. Boil it should be just a few minutes.
For standard carcass length 15-25 cm after brushing and immersion of the fire from the moment when sufficient 2 or 5 minutes pulping.
Some count the 1-2 minutes after boiling, and take out the product. But professionals a different opinion.
Squid salad in restaurants is cooked in two ways.
1. Dipped in boiling water squid, peeled from the film. Boil for exactly 3 minutes, then remove the squid skimmer and cool. Some advise to leave it in the broth to it cools it remained juicy.
2. Pour boiling water cleaned squid. After 2 minutes, drain the water and pour fresh portion of boiling water. Drain again and for the third time pour boiling water for 30 seconds.
To take out the skimmer and squid shift in very cold water. Tasty, tender squid ready!
№4 secret
No salt! From her squid shrinks and shrinks as it were. What is bad for the salad, because it will be difficult to chew.
№5 secret
Chilled squid well cut into fine strips. But to keep it juicy, the product should be applied immediately in the dish, mixing in the other ingredients.
That's all the secrets. Good luck to you!
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