KOMPAS.com – There are various ways to store fresh squid so that it doesn’t smell, one of which is by putting it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Reported from the book “Various Squid Processes Appetizing” by Tjahjono Tri (2023) published by Rumah Baca, first clean the squid before storing it.
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“Make sure the squid you buy is cleaned using clean water flowing from the tap,” reads the description from the book “Various Squid Processes Appetizing” by Tjahjono Tri (2023), quoted Tuesday (5/11/2024).
This not only prevents the squid from getting smelly, but also cleans it of adhering dirt.
After cleaning it, here are the next steps for storing squid.
Steps to store squid in the refrigerator
1. Add lime or lemon
Lime illustrationAdding lime or lemon juice to the squid helps minimize the smell, especially if you are storing it in the refrigerator.
After coating the entire surface of the squid with lime or lemon juice, put the lime and lemon in the same container as the squid.
Next, leave the squid in the container, place it at room temperature for five to 15 minutes.
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3. Clean the squid again
Squid ink has a number of benefits that are good for body health.After coating the squid with lime or lemon juice, the next step is to clean the squid again with clean water.
This step aims to make the squid fresher, while also removing any dirt that is still there.
4. Put the squid in an airtight container
Illustration of fried squid.Before storing squid in the refrigerator, you should put it in an airtight container first.
In this container, you can also add slices of lime or lemon so that the fishy smell doesn’t spread in the refrigerator.
5. Take advantage freezer
Illustration of spicy and salty squid.If you want the squid to last longer, for example around a month, you should freeze the squid in freezer so it doesn’t rot quickly.
This also aims to minimize the fishy smell of your refrigerator.
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