How to Boil Delicious Squid
First, choose fresh squid that still looks firm and compact. This indicates that the squid is still tender and hasn’t been sitting for too long.
Additionally, when selecting your squid, give it a good sniff to check its aroma, and gently press the flesh to ensure it bounces back, indicating freshness.
How to Boil Squid to Perfection
Ingredients: Fresh squid tubes, amount depending on the number of diners
Spring onions, salt
White vinegar, light soy sauce
Rice wine, sugar, mustard
Method:
Step 1: Prepare the Squid
Remove any remaining tentacles from the squid’s body, and discard the ink sac and internal organs. Be careful not to rupture the ink sac during this process, as it can make the squid taste bitter.
Gently pull out the white spine from the squid’s body, then soak the squid in diluted rice wine to remove any fishy odor. Rinse well with clean water.
Use scissors or a sharp knife to remove the eyes and the surrounding area, as this is not edible. Rub the body of the squid with a banana to clean it further, then slice it into bite-sized rings.
Step 2: Boiling the Squid
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Carefully add the squid and boil until the flesh turns white and firms up. Immediately remove the squid from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of iced water. This helps the squid maintain a delightful crunch.
In a separate pot, boil some lightly salted water and blanch the spring onions. Cut the onions into long strips.
Step 3: Prepare the Dipping Sauce
A crucial part of enjoying boiled squid is the dipping sauce. Mix vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, and mustard to taste. Sprinkle the spring onions over the squid, and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.