Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid Recipe
How to Make Dried Shredded Squid Stir-Fry Without Burning: The Ultimate Side Dish
Let’s make a delicious dried side dish with the dried shredded squid I bought last time. Dried side dishes are so convenient, aren’t they? With just a few prepared side dishes, you can create a delicious meal every day by making one main dish. That’s how important side dishes are. This recipe guarantees a flavorful and perfectly textured stir-fry.
Main Ingredients- 200g dried shredded squid
- 5 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the main ingredient: 200g of dried shredded squid. Place all the shredded squid into a large bowl.
Step 2
Gently loosen the squid shreds with your hands so they don’t clump together. Loosening them well ensures the seasoning coats evenly and prevents clumping during stir-frying.
Step 3
Now it’s time to cut them into bite-sized pieces. If they are too long, they can be difficult to eat later. Use scissors to cut them into manageable lengths, about 5-7 cm (2-3 inches).
Step 4
Let’s make the delicious seasoning. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and mix well. Dried shredded squid already has a slight saltiness, so using only 1 Tbsp of soy sauce is best to add umami and flavor. If you prefer a saltier taste, you can add an extra tablespoon of soy sauce.
Step 5
Prepare a frying pan and add a generous 5 Tbsp of cooking oil. It’s important to use enough oil so the squid shreds don’t stick or burn. Turn the heat to the lowest setting, ‘low heat’.
Step 6
Now, add the loosened dried shredded squid to the frying pan heated over low heat. Use chopsticks or a spatula to stir constantly, ensuring the squid doesn’t clump together. Continuously separating the strands while stir-frying is key to even seasoning.
Step 7
Since the shredded squid is thin, it can burn quickly. It’s crucial to maintain ‘low heat’ while stir-frying. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the squid slightly softens, then immediately turn off the heat. Overcooking will make it tough.
Step 8
With the heat completely ‘off’, pour the prepared soy sauce and minced garlic mixture evenly over the squid in the pan.
Step 9
Although the heat is off, the frying pan still retains residual heat. Use this residual heat to mix the squid shreds with a spatula or chopsticks, ensuring the seasoning coats evenly and doesn’t clump in one area.
Step 10
Finally, it’s time to add sweetness and nuttiness. Add 3 Tbsp corn syrup (oligosaccharide) and 2 Tbsp sesame seeds.
Step 11
Once again, gently separate and mix the squid shreds to ensure everything is evenly coated. The corn syrup will slightly melt from the residual heat, giving the squid shreds a nice sheen. Your delicious dried shredded squid stir-fry is now complete!
Step 12
The two most important tips for making dried shredded squid stir-fry without burning and with a moist texture are: first, always use ‘low heat’ when stir-frying, and second, always turn ‘off the heat’ before adding the seasoning. Remember these two points, and you’ll make a perfect dried shredded squid stir-fry every time!
