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texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 01:32 PM

It's frozen solid. Do I put in the frig overnight? If it's not thawed, can I put it in water tomorrow morning to thaw it completely? Do I fry the tubes AND tentacles?

pdswife · 01-21-2006, 01:34 PM

I just put it in a colander in the sink...

Yep fry the tubes and the tentacles.

Have fun!!

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 01:38 PM

Without water?

pdswife · 01-21-2006, 01:40 PM

I know.. it doesn't sound healthy.. but thats how I do it.. and I'm still alive and kicking.

You could do it in water though.

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Thanks pds!

pdswife · 01-21-2006, 01:43 PM

you're welcome!
Enjoy your dinner!!

ironchef · 01-21-2006, 02:51 PM

If you thaw it under running water it will defrost a lot faster.

mudbug · 01-21-2006, 03:09 PM

You're right, ironchef, but I hafta say I just hate letting the water run like that.

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 03:58 PM

Me too, but, I will if it's not thawed by the time I need it.

GB · 01-21-2006, 06:56 PM

It doesn't need to be running water. Just put it in a big bowl of cold (yes cold) water. Change the water every half hour, but for squid it should not take more than one water change I would guess.

Aurora · 01-21-2006, 07:50 PM

Your squid do not look cleaned to me. Here are some websites link that will help you in cleaning your squid:

http://www.squidfish.net/squidcleaning.shtml

http://homecooking.about.com/library.../aa081202b.htm

Cleaning can be a tricky job because squid are so slippery so be careful when handling a knife and raw squid.

Barbara L · 01-21-2006, 07:57 PM

My first reaction is that I would thaw it in the trash can!

But to be fair, I've never tried it, so I guess I will have to try it sometime.

Barbara

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara L

My first reaction is that I would thaw it in the trash can!

But to be fair, I've never tried it, so I guess I will have to try it sometime.

Barbara

It's okay Barbara!! They're good fried. You should have seen dh when he tried them. He was eating them like they were candy and when he was on his last piece, I asked him if they were good, he said, heck yeah, so , I told him what it was and it flew out of his mouth onto the floor

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora

Your squid do not look cleaned to me. Here are some websites link that will help you in cleaning your squid:

http://www.squidfish.net/squidcleaning.shtml

http://homecooking.about.com/library.../aa081202b.htm

Cleaning can be a tricky job because squid are so slippery so be careful when handling a knife and raw squid.

wow, I thought the lady said they were clean. Thank you for the links. I don't know if this will be fun or not.

Aurora · 01-21-2006, 08:25 PM

If you are a mom you've done plenty of more nasty tasks. There should be no smell it is just gooey and slimey. It is well worth the few minutes of playing in the goo for the succulent flavor and texture of fried calamari. MMMMMMmmmm....

texasgirl · 01-21-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora

If you are a mom you've done plenty of more nasty tasks. There should be no smell it is just gooey and slimey. It is well worth the few minutes of playing in the goo for the succulent flavor and texture of fried calamari. MMMMMMmmmm....

Many a nasty job!! I'm sure it will be worth it! Thanks Aurora!

Guts · 01-21-2006, 08:36 PM

Have you tried squid stakes they are from the larger squid?
very good!

daisy · 01-21-2006, 09:03 PM

To revive that 'sea' flavour when thawing fish and seafood, place the seafood in a dish with some MILK and leave it in the fridge overnight (or until thawed), turning once or twice.

If you try to thaw it in fresh water, it will have that awful 'frozen' taste to it.

If the squid is cut up, it won't take very long to thaw. In hot weather, definitely thaw it in the fridge, not at room temp.

The soaking milk can be used to make a white sauce, or for poaching, if desired, but don't store it! Use it in the same meal as the thawed fish/seafood.