Tender and Soft Soy Sauce Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid
Easy Dried Seafood Side Dish: Soy Sauce Dried Shredded Squid Stir-fry
A soy sauce-flavored dried shredded squid side dish that’s not tough but incredibly tender and soft. Perfect for any meal!
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squid (Jinmi-chae) 350g
- Cooking wine (Mirin/Masul) 3 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 0.5 Tbsp
Sauce Ingredients- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Water 1/3 cup (approx. 60ml)
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Ginger juice 2 tsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 2 Tbsp
- Corn syrup (or Rice syrup) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Water 1/3 cup (approx. 60ml)
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Ginger juice 2 tsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 2 Tbsp
- Corn syrup (or Rice syrup) 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the dish. If there are any impurities on the dried shredded squid, gently brush them off.
Step 2
Dried shredded squid can be a bit long and cumbersome to eat or stir-fry. Use kitchen scissors to cut it into 2-3 bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Place the cut dried shredded squid into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 3 Tbsp of cooking wine and mix well to coat the squid evenly. Then, microwave for about 1 minute. (Adjust time based on your microwave’s power.)
Step 4
After microwaving for about a minute, you’ll notice the squid becomes much softer and more moist. This step is key to preventing it from becoming tough!
Step 5
Now, heat a pan and add all the sauce ingredients: 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 cup water, 0.5 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 Tbsp corn syrup, 2 tsp ginger juice, and 2 Tbsp cooking oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Once the sauce starts to bubble, add the softened dried shredded squid. Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Stir-frying on high heat can make the squid tough again, so be careful.
Step 7
On low heat, stir-fry gently for about 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to be fully absorbed by the squid. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the squid chewy. Keep an eye on the time!
Step 8
Turn off the heat. Stir in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 0.5 Tbsp of sesame seeds. The residual heat is enough to release their fragrant aroma.
Step 9
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of mayonnaise. This will add an extra layer of creaminess and a delightful nutty flavor.
Step 10
Gently toss everything together with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Your tender and soft soy sauce stir-fried dried shredded squid is now complete! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
