SC - need calamari advice

[DeSevyngy at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/22/00 9:10:33 PM Mountain Daylight Time, troy at asan.com 
writes:

<< > *** Pardon the intrusion M'lady.  However, I have a pressing question; 
How the deuce does one clean calamari?  And is it good
 > deep fried in a batter? I can obtain calamari both fresh and frozen but 
balked
 > at all the 'eyes' and tentacles.  >laughing<
 > Squeamishness from a big game hunter...go figure.
 
 For larger squid, say, a body tube length of 6 inches or less: grasp
 body tube in the non-dominant hand (if you are right-handed, grasp tube
 in left hand), and the head/tentacle section in the other hand. Using
 slow, steady tension, pull the head off the rest of the body, and most
 of the entrails will come away with it. >>

As you can see from this excellent description, squid really is meant to be 
tender.  In my book, any meat that dresses by using your bare hands is just 
not meant to be eaten tough! <grin>

Isabeau


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