callamari marinatd in kiwi fruit

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 ;)

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.

Enzyme reaction with proteins in the squid, paw paw will do the same.

Hi ,

Can vouch for this, tenderises the squid a treat.

Rgs
Michael

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

Milk is a good tenderiser as well, soak for 30 mins

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.

WARNING - Mate of mine did this but marinated overnight and the squid turned to mush. Very embarassing at his BBQ. Cheers.