Seafood
Squid
Also called ojingeo, calamari
What it is
A fast-cooking cephalopod. Common in haemul-pajeon and spicy stir-fries.
Origin
Global seas.
Flavour
Sweet ocean, chewy if overcooked.
How to use it
Score and cook hot and brief, or simmer gently in a pancake batter.
Storage
Fridge, use fast; frozen is honest.
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What is Squid?
A fast-cooking cephalopod. Common in haemul-pajeon and spicy stir-fries.
How do I use Squid?
Score and cook hot and brief, or simmer gently in a pancake batter.
How do I store Squid?
Fridge, use fast; frozen is honest.
What does it taste like?
Sweet ocean, chewy if overcooked.
What allergens should I watch?
Shellfish. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Shellfish
Recipes using it
Haemul pajeon
해물파전
A crispy-edged spring-onion and seafood pancake — the rainy-day order, and the one you tear with your hands.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Jjamppong
짬뽕
A Korean-Chinese seafood noodle soup so red and briny it fogs your glasses.
45 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad
Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad from Australia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMedium🌶️
Quick salt & pepper squid
Quick salt & pepper squid from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
11 minEasy🌶️
Arroz con gambas y calamar
Arroz con gambas y calamar from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minMediumNo chilli
Fried calamari
Fried calamari from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minMediumNo chilli
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)
fish stew
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe) from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minA bit of work🌶️
Salt & pepper squid
Salt & pepper squid from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 minA bit of work🌶️
Seafood fideuà
Boil the kettle. Empty the mussels into a colander and run under cold water. Throw away any with broken shells. Pick through the shells, tapping each one on the side of the sink – they should be closed or should slowly c
1 hr 19 minA bit of workNo chilli
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minA bit of workNo chilli