This is a post for how to clean and prepare whole baby squid.
Im sharing this to accompany theCrispy Salt and Pepper Squidrecipe that I also published today!
I tried doing step photos but it would require so many!!
Ultracrispy salt and pepper squid
So heres the video, and a written description of the steps is below.
Pull off tentacles Detach the tentacles from the body of the squid.
Pull slowly and in doing so you will pull most of the guts out from inside the squid.
Ultracrispy salt and pepper squid
(Dont worry, its not gross, its actually mostly white!).
Find the end then pull it out gently.
Its not hard to remove because its not attached strongly.
Remove wings Next, remove the flappy wings from the squid tube.
Just grip and gently tear off.
Peel off most of the skin off the wings.
Dont worry if you cant get it all off.
The really thin skin wont be tough once cooked.
Set the wings aside they are now ready for use!
It peels off easily, as you will see in the video.
The tube is now ready for use!
Remove beak (mouth) back to the tentacles.
Grip it with your fingers and pull it out.
Again, this doesnt require muscle!
Then discard the beak.
Cut off head Cut the head off the tentacles.
And now the tentacles are ready for cooking!
Baby squid cleaned and ready for cooking.
Off you go to make the ultraCrispy Salt and Pepper Squid!
But as long as you dont overcook, it is still very tender!
