How much is dried squid per jin now? Here's how to soak and rehydrate it quickly and deliciously
Squid, also known as spear squid or soft squid, is a common seafood product in daily life. It is deeply loved by people for its high nutritional value and good taste, but because it does not keep well, most of what is sold on the market is dried. So how much does dried squid cost per jin now? How do you soak and rehydrate it so it is quick and delicious?
1. Introduction to dried squid:
1. Is squid seafood?
Squid is seafood, because squid is all caught from the sea, processed, and then transported to major markets to be made into shredded squid, teppanyaki squid, and so on.
2. Is squid a "trigger food"?
Squid is a "trigger food." This is because squid contains a component that can produce large amounts of histamine, which can trigger certain allergic diseases, so people with allergic constitutions had best not eat it. In particular, patients with conditions such as allergic asthma, gout, and allergic dermatitis had best not eat it.
2. About how much is dried squid per jin now?
The market price of dried squid is a little on the expensive side, generally around 20 to 30 yuan per jin, but because of differences in place of origin, market, size grade, and packaging method, there will be some variation in price. For example, at the Qiangqiang Dried Goods Store in Zhuhui District, Hengyang City, a 500g pack of dried squid is priced at about 26 yuan per bag, and if you buy more, it sells for 24 yuan per bag. At the Yixin Dried Seafood Store in Haicheng District, Beihai City, a 500g pack of dried squid is priced at about 105 yuan per bag. At the Ruijian Aquatic Products Wholesale Store in Shuitou Town, Pingyang County, a 500g pack of dried squid is priced at about 49 yuan per bag. So the specific price still needs to be checked at your local market.
3. How do you soak and rehydrate dried squid so it is quick and delicious?
There are many ways to soak and rehydrate dried squid, but using baking soda or alkaline water is the fastest. The specific soaking methods are as follows:
Method 1: Soak in alkaline water. Clean the dried squid you bought, then put it in clean water and soak for two hours, then take it out, and put it in alkaline water at 5% concentration to soak for 3 hours, until the flesh has soaked to a pale yellow-white color and feels soft when squeezed. Finally, take it out, rinse off the alkaline water and impurities on it with water, then put it in clean water and soak for 10 minutes. During the alkaline water soaking period, it is best to change the water once every hour, as that will make it rehydrate faster.
Method 2: Soak in baking soda. Wash the dried squid you bought and remove the impurities on it, then put it in clean water and soak for about two hours. Finally, take it out, put it in a basin, add baking soda and water, and soak together for three to four hours, until the flesh has soaked to a pale yellow-white color and feels soft when squeezed. Finally, take it out and rinse it clean with water. When taking out the squid, it is best to wear gloves or use a strainer, so as not to hurt your hands.
Method 3: Soak in sesame oil. Wash the dried squid you bought, then put some water in a basin, add a few drops of sesame oil, and finally put in the dried squid and soak for several hours, until the flesh has soaked to a pale yellow-white color and feels soft when squeezed. Generally, 10g of sesame oil is enough for one jin of squid.
Method 4: Soak in salt water. Wash the dried squid you bought, then add 3 cups of warm boiled water, 4 spoonfuls of salt, and some rice wine to a basin, and finally put in the dried squid and soak for two to three hours, until the flesh has soaked to a pale yellow-white color and feels soft when squeezed. Finally, take it out, drain the water, and rinse it again.
No matter which method is used to rehydrate the squid, it is best to eat it within two or three days, so that it does not shrink back again and lose its texture.
The above is a detailed introduction to the market price of dried squid and the methods for soaking and rehydrating it. I hope it is helpful to everyone.