Those appealing-looking trays of squid tentacles in the freezer case at the Asian supermarket? At the appealing price?
Don't bother.
I bought a tray a couple weeks back, and just yesterday got around to moving it from freezer to refrigerator, making this evening Tentacle Time!
First observation: they're from mighty small squids. Well, that was evident even when they were packed in their tray, and it's no big deal.
Second observation: they're not properly cleaned. About half the content of that tray is attached innards, which (unless you're the type who eats squid guts, e.g., Opus the penguin) need detaching and discarding. And, dealing with such tiny squids, that's a Pain.
Third observation: after cleanup, rolling in seasoned flour and frying... they're just not very good. The texture is off, mostly. Maybe that species isn't well suited to frying?
Anyway, a disappointing attempt at a light dinner. Had to fix myself a Racist Sandwich instead.
(What wine with tentacles? Gotta be absinthe. Blood of Cthulhu, body of Cthulhu.)
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