Spicy and Sweet Squid Stir-fry: An Addictive Recipe
Enjoying Staying Home with Easy and Delicious Stir-fried Squid
Feeling tired after a long day due to COVID-19? Try this simple yet incredibly flavorful spicy and sweet stir-fried squid, perfect for a home-cooked meal.
Main Ingredients- 2 Squid
- 1/4 Cabbage
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Carrot
- 1 Green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, create fragrant green onion oil. Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into a frying pan. Add thinly sliced green onions and stir gently over low heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them!
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables. Slice the carrot and onion into strips similar in length to the squid. Cut the cabbage into bite-sized squares for a satisfying crunch.
Step 3
Clean and score the squid. Cut the cleaned squid into manageable pieces. Gently make diagonal scores on the surface of the squid with a knife. This helps the sauce penetrate better and makes the squid look more appealing.
Step 4
Mix the seasoning ingredients beforehand. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili powder, soy sauce, sugar, plum extract, and gochujang. Mix well to create a delicious sauce. Preparing the sauce in advance saves time during cooking.
Step 5
Stir-fry the squid and vegetables. Add the prepared squid to the pan with the green onion oil. Stir-fry over high heat for a short while, then add half of the prepared sauce to coat the squid. Next, add the cabbage, carrot, and onion, followed by the remaining sauce. Continue stir-frying over high heat. Adding the vegetables later helps to prevent excess liquid from forming and keeps them crisp.
Step 6
Add a final touch of flavor. Once the squid and vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil for an enhanced aroma and taste. This dish is delicious served over rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Step 7
Voila! Your delicious stir-fried squid is complete. Admire the mouth-watering final dish and enjoy your meal!
