Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Squid: An Irresistible Recipe
Sauce-Saturated! The Ultimate Stir-Fried Squid Recipe
I made stir-fried squid for brunch today. The weather’s hot and I didn’t have much of an appetite, so the kids had theirs mixed with a fried egg. ^^
Main Ingredients
- Squid (medium-sized) 3
- Onion (medium-sized) 1
- Green onion 1
- Cabbage 100 grams
- Red chili pepper 1
- Green chili pepper 1
Seasoning Ingredients
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 4 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Curry powder 1/2 Tbsp
- Water 3 Tbsp
- Black pepper to taste (a pinch)
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 4 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Curry powder 1/2 Tbsp
- Water 3 Tbsp
- Black pepper to taste (a pinch)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash and prepare all the vegetables for the stir-fried squid. Slice the onion thinly, and cut the green onion diagonally. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, and remove the seeds from the red and green chili peppers before slicing them diagonally.
Step 2
Once sliced, place all the prepared vegetables into a single bowl. Having your vegetables prepped like this makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Carefully remove the innards from the body of the squid. For the tentacles, sprinkle a little salt and gently rub them to clean off any impurities, ensuring a cleaner result. If you are using frozen squid, make sure to take it out and let it thaw naturally before cooking.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the essential sauce for our delicious stir-fried squid! In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder), 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin), 1/2 Tbsp curry powder, and 3 Tbsp water. Mix everything thoroughly. Finally, add a pinch of black pepper for an extra burst of flavor.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp sesame oil and 1 Tbsp cooking oil. Gently sauté the prepared sauce for a short while. Be careful not to burn the sauce; cooking it slowly will help develop a deeper flavor profile.
Step 6
Once the sauce starts to bubble, add all the prepared vegetables to the pan. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly. To maintain the vegetables’ crispness, stir-frying them over high heat for a short time is key.
Step 7
When the vegetables are well coated with the sauce, add the prepared squid. Continue to stir-fry rapidly over high heat. Squid can become tough if overcooked, so turn off the heat as soon as its color changes.
Step 8
Voila! Your delicious spicy and sweet stir-fried squid is ready. Serve it over a bowl of hot rice for a satisfying meal, or enjoy it as a wrap with fresh greens. For the kids, adding a fried egg on top makes it even more enjoyable!
