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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.
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