First, a little about the squid itself. Few people know that they have much more protein than pork or chicken. In addition, this seafood is rich in iodine and B vitamins, which our body so often lacks.
Iron, selenium, and phosphorus, which are abundant in squid, help to absorb calcium. As a result, the use of this product helps strengthen bones, teeth and nails. Another plus of all seafood is their low calorie content. Therefore, no matter how much and how much time you are going to cook squids, they are unlikely to lead to extra centimeters at the waist.
Although why doesn’t it matter? From the cooking time of this seafood it depends on whether the dish based on it will be tasty, or whether the "rubber" squids will kill an appetizing recipe in the bud. So, remember, you need to cook squids no more than 2-3 minutes on low heat in a saucepan under ajar lid. You need to draw so much water that it completely covers them.
If you digest squid (well, it’s not always possible to keep watch near the pot), do not rush to get upset. This trouble can be helped. Just now you need to cook squids for at least another twenty minutes, then their meat will return its softness. True, in this case, their volume will decrease at times, however, they will not differ in taste from those that were prepared, as needed, for 2-3 minutes.
Undercooking this product is worse than digesting. The fact is that in its raw form it contains a polypeptide, which leads to indigestion. In general, all seafood is insidious in that if they are improperly prepared or stored, they can lead to severe poisoning. Therefore, it is so important to cook squids correctly, so as not to disturb the normal state of the body, and eat deliciously.
On the basis of this product, you can cook dozens, if not hundreds of mouth-watering dishes. Boiled squid is a preparation for them. In our supermarkets, as a rule, this product is sold in frozen unrefined form. How much to cook unpeeled squids ? In general, chefs do not recommend this. It is better to clean them before cooking. But if for some reason you put the squids to cook in their natural form, take the same time to cook them - 2-3 minutes.
But in general, this product after defrosting must first be cleaned, and only then subjected to heat treatment. Defrost squids in warm water. Notice in water, and not just. Never pour boiling water over them so that they defrost faster. After that, squids are gently cleaned both from the inside and the outside, removing the thin skin.
And how much time do you need to cook squids in a slow cooker, and can this be done? Can. It’s best to choose the “pair” mode. Depending on the technical characteristics of the multicooker, squids in it need to be cooked from 10 to 12 minutes. They are very tasty in the microwave. Put the squid in a special bowl, pour lemon juice and a little olive oil, turn on the stove for a power of 700 watts. After a minute, get the delicious squid in your own juice from the microwave.
Bon Appetit!