Skillfully Cut Squid Flower
1.
When buying squid, ask the seller to help tear off the skin of the squid, pull off the suction cup, cut off the eyes and intestines of the squid, clean it up, and go home and clean it!
2.
The squid is divided into two parts. Put the side without the squid skin up, and cut it at the upper left corner of one side with an oblique knife at 45°.
3.
After cutting, turn around and cut from the upper right corner with an oblique knife 45° without cutting. The depth is 3/4 of the squid, and the distance of each cut is about 3 mm.
4.
The squid is cut into such a diamond-shaped grid!
5.
Cut the squid into small pieces with a knife, and cut the squid slices into diamonds and triangles, so that the squid rolls more beautifully!
6.
If the squid beard is relatively thick, it is better to cut it like this!
7.
Boil a pot of boiling water, and put the salt into the boiling water after the water is boiled.
8.
Put the cut squid slices into the pot and cook for about 30 seconds. If the squid meat is relatively thin, it will take about 20 seconds. You can see how the squid slices are rolled. The squid slices can be removed after rolling.
9.
Put the removed squid rolls in cold water and wash them twice. The squid processed in this way has a crisper texture!
Tips:
Squid, also known as "soft fish" or "calamari" in Taiwan, can be eaten fresh or dried. Squid has high nutritional value and is a natural aquatic protein bestowed by the ocean. Squid has a high nutritional value, rich in a variety of essential amino acids, and the essential amino acid composition is close to total protein. It is a nutritious and healthy aquatic product with good flavor. Its nutritional value is no less than that of beef and tuna. One hundred grams of dry product contains 66.7 grams of protein, 7.4 grams of fat, and a large amount of carbohydrates and inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur. The protein content of fresh squid is also as high as 16%-20%, and the fat content is extremely low, less than 1%, so the calories are also low. For people who are afraid of obesity, eating squid is a good choice. The fat of squid contains a large amount of highly unsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, and the high amount of taurine contained in the meat can effectively reduce the cholesterol accumulated in the blood vessel wall, which is useful for preventing vascular hardening and gallstones. Formation is quite effective. At the same time, it can replenish brain power and prevent Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, squid is a healthy food for middle-aged and elderly people who are prone to cardiovascular diseases.