Omelet > wrote:
>In article >,
> Chatty Cathy > wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>> > In article >,
>> > Chatty Cathy > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Omelet wrote:
>> >>> Here, it's usually shrimp or Broccoli.
>> >> For me, calamari (especially 'rings') - DH gets that job
>> >
>> > How does he cook them?
>> > I just cook them until they turn the right "golden" color in the deep
>> > fryer. I've also stir fried squid and timed it for 3 minutes.
>>
>> He does them in the wok - in a little oil - very hot and very fast. I
>> have tried to get it right, have watched plenty, but just don't have the
>> "knack" - sigh. Mine always turns out like rubber.
>
>Overcooking. :-)
>
>Cut the time, try using a timer?
>I had to do that to get them right.

3 minutes actually sounds a tad long for squids.

--Blair