Dried Fish, Dried Squid

[Ellyn]

When I see these dried, I always think that it's simply a matter of throwing them in a pan of oil to fry. Is there something before that, I should do instead, though? Am I supposed to rehydrate them...or, er, at least wash them? Are they supposed to be steamed or boiled instead?

Or does it depend on what's being made? Dried fish flakes, I know, can just be sprinkled on top of rice porridge or takoyaki, but what about actual dried fish and squid meat?

 

[firelily99]

Probably something similar to what you would do with dried mushrooms. With those you soak them in water. Don't they have any information on the package?