Brilio.net - Salted squid is a favorite choice for many people because it lasts longer than fresh squid. The salting process aims to extend the shelf life of squid, while maintaining its quality so that it does not rot quickly. However, when it is about to be processed, many people complain about the excessive saltiness of salted squid. This often makes the taste of the dish less balanced if not handled properly.
In addition to the strong salty taste, the fishy smell of salted squid often still sticks, even though it has gone through a processing process. This smell can be disturbing and difficult to remove if you don't know the right way. In fact, for some people, the salty taste and fishy aroma can reduce appetite, even though squid is known as a delicious cooking ingredient.
Fortunately, there are some simple tricks to reduce the excessive saltiness and fishy smell of salted squid. One effective way is to clean the salted squid thoroughly. An Instagram user @chef_budi_tian once shared a simple trick in cleaning squid so that the salt content is reduced and not fishy. In addition, this cleaning process also makes the squid more tender when processed.
Tricks for cleaning salted squid to reduce the salt content
Instagram/@chef_budi_tian
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @chef_budi_tian on Tuesday (7/1), the first thing to do is rinse the squid with plain water first, then drain. If so, add salt and pour hot water into the container containing the salted squid. Stir and soak the salted squid for 15 minutes. Well, this soaking process makes the salted squid more tender and reduces excess salt content.
Tricks for cleaning salted squid to reduce the salt content
Instagram/@chef_budi_tian
Once soaked, drain the water and rinse the salted squid again with running water. Then take and remove the cartilage inside the squid. You can also clean the squid eyes and remove them to make it easier to cook later.
Tricks for cleaning salted squid to reduce the salt content
Instagram/@chef_budi_tian
After that, cut the salted squid into several pieces to make it easier to process. Then wash it again until 2 times while squeezing it a little. The last step, drain the squid and you can immediately process it into various dishes.
Since it was uploaded on December 26, the video about the squid cleaning trick has received more than 72 thousand viewers. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most of these netizens even revealed other tricks in washing squid.
"Okay, I'll try it later...great, thanks chef," said Instagram @sukesty.66.
"Thanks chef for the knowledge," concluded Instagram @mulandri57.
"It's perfect when there's stock, I want to try it tomorrow, thanks for sharing," said Instagram @alpukatmentegasultan.
"For me, boil it with salt water until it boils & drain it, then process it as desired," wrote the Instagram account @lunita_budiyanto.
"I'm a team that soaks then washes clean before processing it. Chef," commented the Instagram account @nonenghalimah07.