Spicy Stir-fried Squid with Aged Kimchi: A Perfect Side Dish!
Spicy and Sweet! The Fantastic Harmony of Aged Radish Kimchi and Squid, the Ultimate Rice Companion!
With aged radish kimchi and fresh squid from your fridge, you can whip up this delicious stir-fry in no time! The salty and crunchy texture of the aged kimchi and squid is truly a rice-stealing dish. We’re revealing this special side dish recipe that will tantalize your taste buds tonight!
Main Ingredients- 1 Squid (cleaned and prepared)
- 1/5 Onion (sliced into strips)
- 1/4 Red Bell Pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1/6 Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced into strips)
- 3 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 piece Aged Radish Kimchi or well-fermented Chonggak Kimchi (approx. 150-200g, rinse lightly and slice thinly)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Seasoning- 1 tsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin or Cheongju)
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Korean oligosaccharide syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin or Cheongju)
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Korean oligosaccharide syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- A pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients meticulously. Clean the squid by removing the innards and peeling off the skin. For the aged radish kimchi, if it’s too sour, rinse it lightly under running water to wash off some of the seasoning, then squeeze out the excess water and slice it. This step helps to prevent the stir-fry from becoming too salty or overly sour.
Step 2
Slice each ingredient into bite-sized pieces. Cutting the squid into rings will give it a pleasant texture when cooked. Slice the onion and bell peppers into strips. Thinly slice the garlic to enhance its aroma. For the aged radish kimchi, slice it thinly, almost like wafer-thin slices, so it absorbs the seasoning well.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Add the sliced garlic, sliced onion, bell peppers, and the sliced aged radish kimchi. Stir-fry over high heat for about 1-2 minutes, just enough to soften the vegetables slightly and bring out the flavor of the kimchi.
Step 4
Add the prepared squid to the pan. Pour in 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce. It’s important not to overcook the squid, as it can become tough. Stir-fry quickly over high heat until the squid changes color and is cooked through.
Step 5
Continue to stir-fry, ensuring the squid, vegetables, and kimchi are well combined with the sauce. For a touch of sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of oligodang and mix everything together. Finally, sprinkle in 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for nuttiness and a pinch of black pepper, then give it a final toss. Your delicious aged kimchi and squid stir-fry is ready!
Step 6
Transfer the artfully prepared aged kimchi and squid stir-fry to a serving dish. Serving it over a bowl of hot rice is absolutely delightful! Enjoy the exquisite combination of crunchy kimchi, chewy squid, and the savory-sweet sauce. This dish is sure to captivate the taste buds of your entire family.
