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Owen
27-06-2007, 11:01 PM
Not really a recipe as such.
Well actually the first time I had it was in a restaurant so I suppose it is.

Anyhow, you don't get a hell of a lot of taste of the kiwi fruit, but I guarantee the most tender callamari you've ever tried.

Slice your squid tubes into rings.
Slice a couple of kiwi fruit and bung it all in a bowl.
Stir periodically over a few hours.
Crumb your squid if you like and cook as per normal.

I think the acid in the kiwi fruit cooks/dissolves or does something to the squid, but it's bloody good ;)

Dezzer
01-07-2007, 08:28 AM
On ya Owen. Will give that a go. Would be interesting to know what chemical/process does the tenderizing. I don't think I've heard of Kiwi fruit being used as a tenderizer before.

shayned
05-07-2007, 05:36 PM
Enzyme reaction with proteins in the squid, paw paw will do the same.

Dory4.1
06-08-2007, 12:56 PM
Hi ,

Can vouch for this, tenderises the squid a treat.

Rgs
Michael

Whitto
07-08-2007, 11:15 AM
Try Kiwi Fruit on your BBQ Steak, unbelievable,apparently Kiwi fruit has a natural tenderizer in its makeup, Have tried it and it works, Cheers Whitto:D

rei8573
12-09-2007, 02:10 PM
Milk is a good tenderiser as well, soak for 30 mins

bretp8
24-09-2007, 06:05 PM
I use a combination of kiwi and milk, add to a blender and puree, cover the squid rings with the mix and place in the fridge for a hour and a half before cooking.

Works well to tenderise before eating and adds a mild kiwi flavour to the squid if you don't use any additional seasoning.

Cheers.

castlemaine
25-09-2007, 03:29 PM
WARNING - Mate of mine did this but marinated overnight and the squid turned to mush. Very embarassing at his BBQ. Cheers.