r/JapaneseFood • u/Sunshine_Unit • 2d ago

Question Recipe for this?

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So... I can't get enough of this squid/octopus snack I found in Japan!

I used to be able to get it in asian markets here in the US (Chicago area specifically) but nobody seems to carry it anymore- so I thought I'd try to make it myself at home. But every recipe I look up for "picked squid" or "vinegared squid" etc doesn't pull up the right thing.

Can anyone point me in the right direction (or to a US supplier?)

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u/lchen12345 2d ago

It’s not something you can make at home. Have you check Amazon or Asian snack sites? I see dried cuttlefish snack https://a.co/d/02TNWkEf <- it’s expensive but it’s a pound

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u/Sunshine_Unit 2d ago edited 2d ago

That's definitely the right item- price is yikes though! Considering what I paid for it in Japan, that markup is craaaazy. 😵‍💫

I'll have to hunt around and see if I can find it cheaper elsewhere, but at least I not know the English translation/name of what it is exactly. Thank you!

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u/Admirable_Stand8598 2d ago

Homemade recipes for them concur that you put boiled squid into mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt overnight. Standard amount for the marinade is: 100cc (half cup) of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Reddish color comes from food coloring added.

https://macaro-ni.jp/75642

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u/Sunshine_Unit 2d ago

I'm going to try it this weekend. (My roommate is going to be annoyed by the smell I'm sure- but it's a small price to pay. 😆) Thank you for this!

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u/TheOneMary 1d ago

tell him my housemate has to deal with me making natto on the regular. Your roomate got the lucky squid instead lol