Unpeeled squid must be gutted and peeled, cook for 2 minutes under a lid.
How to cook unpeeled squid
1. Unpeeled squid defrost, gut, remove the plate.
2. Heat 2 cups boiling water, add salt and spices, you can additionally pour in a couple of drops of lemon juice.
3. Put the squids without peeling them – as they cook, they will come off by itself.
4. Cook for 2 minutes, cool under running cold water and peel off the film. Keep in mind that squid becomes tough when cooked for a long time.
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Unshelled squid are usually sold with guts and pink or burgundy skin, which the squid successfully gets rid of as it cooks. At the same time, it is believed that squid with skin is more aromatic than industrially processed carcasses. The meat of unpeeled squid is softer than that of peeled carcasses. Unpeeled squid are suitable for feeding children and pregnant women due to their low allergenicity.
Correctly calculate the required amount of unpeeled squid: by removing the viscera and cleaning, their weight is reduced by about 2 times.
You can cook the squid unpeeled; as it cooks, the skin will curdle into a foam and it will be enough to rinse it under cold water. But it is better to clean off the film, as it can get stuck in the teeth.
Keep in mind that squids dry out instantly, so it’s best to cook them just before adding them to the dish.