Super Simple & Tender Boiled Squid (Ojingeo Sookhoe)
Easy & Tender Boiled Squid Recipe Your Kids Will Love
Make mealtime enjoyable for your little ones! Introducing a super simple and tender boiled squid recipe that you can whip up even amidst busy parenting. It’s gentle enough for children to enjoy, making it a delightful dish for the whole family.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Squid (cleaned or whole)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, if your squid is frozen, make sure to thaw it completely. If it’s fresh, gently rinse it under running water.
Step 2
Hold the squid by its tentacles and gently pull the body away from the head, bringing the innards and tentacles together. Be careful not to tear the tentacles.
Step 3
Inside the body cavity, you’ll find a thin, transparent ‘squid bone’. Remove this as well. You can tell your children it’s the squid’s ‘backbone’ – they might find it interesting!
Step 4
Carefully remove any remaining bits of innards or thin membranes from inside the body.
Step 5
It’s best to remove any residual internal organs completely. Since this is for children, cleaning thoroughly helps ease concerns about potential microplastics or heavy metals.
Step 6
You’ll also need to remove the eyes and the beak (which contains the ‘teeth’). The beak can be unpleasant to bite into and chew.
Step 7
The beak is located at the center of the squid’s mouth. You can easily push it out by applying slight pressure with your finger. Make removing the beak a fun part of cooking with your kids!
Step 8
After removing all the innards, bone, eyes, and beak, rinse the squid one more time under running water. The thin membrane on the skin can be left as is.
Step 9
Now it’s time to cook the squid. You can either blanch it in boiling water or steam it. For a more tender and rich flavor, I chose to steam it. When steaming, cook for about 5-7 minutes. If blanching in boiling water, add the squid once the water is boiling and cook for just 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become tough.
