Whole Stewed Squid With Instructions for Preparation

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   Press down on the squid's body with your dominant hand, and with the other, grab hold at the base of the tentacles, then pull them off.

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   Then, pull out the translucent bones, rinse the inside of the body with water, and remove the innards.

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   (See photos for reference).

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   There is a long, thin ink bag that is inedible, so remove it gently without damaging the innards.

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   The upper photo shows how it looks before removal, and the lower photo shows after removal.

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   Remove the eyes from the squid.

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   It won't fly off if you do it under water as shown in the photo.

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   The eyeball will go flying if you do this out of water.

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   Remove the beak.

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    Scrub the legs a bit in water, and remove the hard suckers.

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    Stuff the organs and legs back up into the body.

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    Stick in a slice of ginger as well, and secure with a toothpick.

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    Toss into a small frying pan along with the other seasonings, cover with a lid, saute over high heat for a minute, then reduce to low heat once it begins to simmer.

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    Cook for 4-5 minutes without letting it boil over.

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    It is ready to eat.

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    *This is what it looks like cut up.

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    I love the insides.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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