{"title":"Squid Specialties","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree ways with squid — whole and cleaned for stuffing or the grill, cross-hatch scored to curl into flowers, and threaded on skewers for the barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whole-cleaned-squid","title":"Whole Cleaned Squid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole squid, cleaned and ready to cook, with the tube intact so you can stuff it, slice it into rings or grill it in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild-caught squid (\u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species), whole: mantle, tentacles and fins all present, with the quill, beak and internal organs removed before freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken by coastal trawlers in the north-west Pacific and cleaned on shore the same day, so nothing sits in the hold. The cleaned bodies are frozen in a single layer rather than block frozen, which keeps the tubes straight and the tentacles separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquid, \u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, cleaned, tentacles on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 10 to 14 pieces per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually frozen, bagged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen. Fully cleaned, so there is no gutting to do once it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold at -18 C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or drop the sealed bag into cold water for about an hour if you are cooking the same day. Pat the inside and outside dry before it hits the pan. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Shipped frozen in insulated liners with dry ice; refrigerate on arrival and cook within 2 days of thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid rewards speed and high heat. Anything past two minutes in a hot pan starts to toughen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled\u003c\/strong\u003e slash the tube lightly, oil and salt it, then grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes a side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRings\u003c\/strong\u003e slice into 1 cm rings, toss in seasoned flour and fry at 180 C until pale gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed\u003c\/strong\u003e fill the tube with herbed rice or breadcrumb, skewer the opening and bake at 200 C for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fried\u003c\/strong\u003e cut into strips and toss with garlic, chilli and scallion for 90 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains molluscs. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAMES FRASER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998659682542,"sku":"JF-002","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5622\/9614\/files\/whole-cleaned-squid-1.jpg?v=1794194212"},{"product_id":"scored-squid-flowers","title":"Scored Squid Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquid mantle scored in a fine cross-hatch, which is what makes it curl into a flower the moment it meets heat and hold sauce on every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid mantle (\u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species), skinned, trimmed into neat rectangles and scored on the inside face in a diamond cross-hatch that stops just short of the outer skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild-caught in the north-west Pacific and prepared at the plant within a day of landing. The scoring is done by hand on a chilled line, then the pieces are frozen flat so the cut pattern is not crushed in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquid, \u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMantle pieces, cross-hatch scored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 40 to 60 flowers per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat frozen, interleaved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen. The scoring is delicate, so handle the pieces with a spoon rather than a fork while frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 C or colder and use straight from frozen for hot pot and stir-fry. For other cooking, thaw in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Ships frozen with dry ice in insulated liners and arrives hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty seconds of heat is all these need, and the curl tells you when they are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanched\u003c\/strong\u003e drop into boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds, until each piece curls, then drain at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fried\u003c\/strong\u003e sear in a hot wok for 30 seconds, add celery or pepper and a splash of shaoxing, and serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pot\u003c\/strong\u003e swirl in the broth for 15 seconds and lift out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalad\u003c\/strong\u003e blanch, chill in iced water, then dress with lime, fish sauce, chilli and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains molluscs. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAMES FRASER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998660010222,"sku":"JF-006","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5622\/9614\/files\/scored-squid-flowers-1.jpg?v=1794194218"},{"product_id":"squid-skewers-ready-to-grill","title":"Squid Skewers Ready to Grill","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquid bodies cleaned, scored and threaded on bamboo, which takes the fiddly part out of a barbecue and leaves you with something that cooks in four minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid mantle (\u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species), cut into wide strips, scored lightly on both sides and threaded onto bamboo skewers. Tentacles are removed and the bodies cleaned of quill and beak before skewering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild-caught in the north-west Pacific and prepared on the same site as the catch. The skewers are frozen flat in trays so the bamboo stays straight and the pieces do not fuse together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquid, \u003cem\u003eLoligo\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScored strips on bamboo skewers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 18 to 22 skewers per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTray frozen, flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen, skewered and ready. Nothing needs trimming or threading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 C or colder. Cook from frozen on the grill, or thaw in the refrigerator for 4 hours. If you thaw them, dry the surface first. Do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Shipped frozen with dry ice and arrives hard; keep the tray flat in the freezer so the skewers do not bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hot grill and a glaze applied in the last minute are all this needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e grill 2 to 3 minutes a side over direct heat, brushing with soy, mirin and garlic in the final minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOven\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 C for 8 to 10 minutes on a lined tray, turning once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan\u003c\/strong\u003e sear in a ridged pan for 2 minutes a side and finish with lemon and olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-fried\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 C for 7 minutes, turning halfway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains molluscs. 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