Introduction
Are you confused between fresh squid and calamari? Let us help you. The word calamari comes from the Italian for “squid” in Pakistan, calanan generally refers to a battered and deep-fried squid applebzer served in restaurants and bars, though some people use it interchangeably with the main ingredient, the fresh squid
Approx more than 200 species of squid live in the world’s oceans, but fewer than a dozen malle up nearly the entire global market for culinary use. A mollusicrelated to both the cuttlefish and the octopus, fresh squid may be marleted as calamari in Pakistan as an attempt to make it sound more upscale (and worth a higher price tag, but there’s no actual difference
Flavor Profile
The meat is firm and white with a mild, slightly sweet, almost nutty flavor. Small fried squid are often firm and chewy, but they should not be rubbery.
Nomenclature
English Name Squid, Calamari
Local Name: Maina, Shishi Maiyya, Pusit
Scientific Name: Urpteuthis edulis
Habitat
They are found on the continental shelf
Catching Method
They are caught using bottom travels
Physical Attributes
The mantle is elongated, cylindrical anteriorly, and tapering posteriorly to a blunt point. A longitudinal ridge is present along the ventral midline. Fins are large and rhombic with anterior margin slightly convex, postenior margin slightly concave, and lateral angles rounded. A strong pit-lille excavation present on the ventral side in between the eye lobes to accommodate the free end of the funnel
Appearance
Fresh soulds are pale reddish-brown with numerous brown colored zhromatophores scattered all over the dorsal and ventral manbe, head, arms and firs
Size
On average, squids are 50 to 150 grams in weight. However other sizes are also occasionally available
Cleaning Preferences
Squids are preferred to be used whole or cleaned and cut to tube or rings
Approx. Cleaning Yields
Whole: 100%
Tube or rings 35%
Cooking Preferences
Squids can be used in paella, risotto, soups, and pasta, You can also have lulas, grilled whole kebabs of squid rings with bell peppers, and onions, Fresh squids can also be served deep-fried, then wapped with mustard or chili sauce in lettuce leaves.
Health Benefits
Heartfriendly
Lowers Blood Pressure
Improves Immune System
Strengthens the bones
Improves Skin and Hair health
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