Squid

Squid is eaten in many cuisines, and in English the culinary name calamari is often used for squid dishes, with preparation methods varying widely across cultures; fried squid is especially common in Mediterranean cooking, and in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Canada and South Africa it is sold in fish and chip shops and steakhouses. Asian preparations are especially varied: squid is eaten raw in Korean and Japanese cuisine and appears as sushi, sashimi and tempura, as well as grilled, stuffed, battered, stewed in gravy, and served in stir fries, rice and noodle dishes. Dried shredded squid is a common snack in some parts of East Asia, and in Britain calamari is often served as a bar snack, street food or starter.