How to deal with dried squid without alkali? Can you use salt?

First, it is impossible to use salt. Alkali and salt have different compositions.

Secondly, alkali is only used in hotel kitchens, but not in ordinary families. If you have a small amount of dried squid (for domestic consumption), just soak it in water, and soak it half a day in advance so that the squid will not be too tough.

How to soak squid fastest, soak squid with alkali;

Wash dried squid with clear water to wash off crystals or other impurities on squid.

Soak the dried squid slices in clear water for 2 hours, then take them out after softening slightly.

Soak the softened dried squid slices in an edible alkali solution with a concentration of about 5% for 3 hours, and change the water two or three times during the process. Dried squid slices swell and are taken out of the solution.

Note: baking soda can be used instead of edible alkali, but the dosage is slightly higher than that of edible alkali, and the soaking time is longer. However, when soaking squid with baking soda, remember to wear gloves or take it out with utensils to avoid hurting your hands.

Rinse repeatedly with clear water to remove residual lye, then soak in clear water for 10 minutes to remove alkaline smell, and then cook and eat.