Shiokara

Japanese preparation of raw squid cured in salt and its own fermented liquor, with a tender texture and a very strong flavour. It's a drinking snack, served in small quantities with sake.

20 min
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇯🇵 Japan

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Ingredients

400 g Very fresh squid
80 g Fine salt
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Dried red chili

Optional extras

1 A few shiso leaves

Nutrition facts

103 kcal per serving

Protein: 14.4 g
Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
of which sugars: 6.5 g
Fat: 1.2 g
of which saturated fat: 0.3 g
Fiber: 0 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

Clean the squid by removing the innards, the quill and the skin, then cut it into small pieces.
Put it in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days, stirring once a day.
Check the texture: it should be tender and slightly liquid.
Add the crumbled chili and mix.
Keep refrigerated and serve in small portions.