Sweet & Salty! Soy Sauce Braised Dried Shredded Squid (Kid-Friendly)
Super Easy Side Dish Recipe: Dried Shredded Squid Stir-fry | Soy Sauce Base Perfect for Kids’ Snacks!
Introducing a recipe for dried shredded squid stir-fry with a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze that everyone from kids to adults will love. It offers a different charm than spicy shredded squid stir-fries, and it’s a dry side dish that anyone can easily make using a soy sauce and oligosaccharide base. Once you lightly stir-fry the dried shredded squid until slightly chewy, just add the delicious seasoning and toss it around briefly to finish! It’s perfect as a side dish for rice, a snack, or even a great accompaniment with beer. Try making this delicious dried shredded squid stir-fry right now!
Ingredients- 120g dried shredded squid (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking sake)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the dried shredded squid into bite-sized pieces with scissors, about one or two cuts per strand. Cutting them this way helps the seasoning adhere better and makes them easier to eat.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan and add the dried shredded squid. Keep the heat on medium-low and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to prevent burning. The key is to fry them until they slightly curl and become pleasantly chewy.
Step 3
Once the squid is slightly chewy, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and 2 tablespoons of oligosaccharide. Stir quickly over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent the seasoning from burning or clumping. You can use a spoon to separate the strands and ensure the seasoning coats evenly, or wear disposable gloves and mix by hand for even better seasoning distribution. Since no ingredients need to be fully cooked, turn off the heat as soon as the seasoning is evenly distributed over the squid shreds.
Step 4
Finally, add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds, and mix everything together one last time for a nutty aroma. Adjust the amount of sesame seeds to your preference.
Step 5
Your delicious dried shredded squid stir-fry with a savory and sweet soy sauce glaze is ready! It’s so tasty you can eat it straight from the bowl, making it a perfect snack for kids. If your children don’t enjoy spicy food, this soy sauce version is a fantastic way to get them to eat more side dishes. The recipe is incredibly simple, so it’s a great way to alleviate your worries about side dish preparation. Make sure to give it a try!
