Stir-fried noodles are a very popular dish whether you are home alone or at a party, this stir-fried dish conquers eaters with its delicious taste, just the right flavor, and is extremely easy to make. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to see 2 ways to make chewy and soft stir-fried squid noodles that are attractive and guaranteed to make you fall in love!
1. Fresh squid stir-fried noodles (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Squid Stir-Fried Noodles (recipe shared by a user) Serves 1 plate
Noodles 1 pack Fresh squid 2 pieces (about 100gr) Green mustard 2 stalks Bean sprouts 100 gr Garlic 1 clove Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (salt/sugar/msg)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- Fresh squid will have bright colors, a smooth shiny body, and the brown skin will be a bit dark, with the body being milky white.
- Use your hand to press on the squid’s body; if the flesh feels firm and has good elasticity, and there is no sliminess on your fingertips, it can be selected for purchase.
- Avoid choosing squids with cloudy eyes, bulging out, and a slimy body as these are of poor quality.
How to choose fresh and delicious greens
- Fresh greens should have leaves that are still vibrant and not wilted, the whole plant intact without bruises, wilting, or signs of pest damage.
- Choose greens that are crisp, with juicy stems and green leaves. When touching the stems, they should feel crunchy and firm, with no leaking fluids, and not tough, which indicates they can be purchased.
- Avoid buying greens that have yellowing leaves and limit buying vegetables in the afternoon as these may not be fresh, affecting the dish’s flavor.
How to prepare Stir-fried Fresh Squid Noodles (recipe shared by users)
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Preparing the ingredients
Clean the squid by removing the internal organs, rinsing with water, and then using a knife to make small diagonal cuts on the squid body to create a dragon scale effect.
Next, briefly blanch the cleaned squid in boiling water for about 3 – 5 minutes, then remove and let it drain.
For the greens, cut off the roots, chop into bite-sized pieces, and wash them along with bean sprouts, then let them drain. Finally, peel 1 clove of garlic and mince it finely.
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Blanching noodles
Put the noodles into a bowl and then pour boiling water over them to submerge the noodles and blanch for about 1 – 2 minutes, then remove and quickly rinse with clean water and let drain.
Tip: To prevent the noodles from getting mushy when stir-frying, do not blanch the noodles for more than 2 minutes.
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Making stir-fried squid noodles
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil into the pan, when the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is fragrant and golden, add the blanched squid into the pan, stir the squid continuously over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, season the squid in the pan with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, mix the ingredients well for them to combine, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
After that, add all the prepared bok choy and bean sprouts, stir for another 3 minutes until the bok choy is soft, then add the blanched noodles and mix well. Adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
So the quick and convenient meal with plate of delicious stir-fried squid noodles has been completed.
The noodles are soft yet still retain their chewiness, the squid is sweet and crispy, and the green vegetables and bean sprouts add nutrition, freshness, and prevent the dish from being greasy. Give it a try right away!
2. Dried squid noodles
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Dried Squid Noodles Serves 2
Noodles 1 pack Dried squid 2 pieces Dried shrimp 5 gr Lemon 1/2 fruit Green onion 2 stalks (cut into pieces) Garlic 1 tablespoon (minced) Chili 2 fruits Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasonings a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
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How to Prepare Stir-fried Dried Squid Noodles
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Soak the squid and dried shrimp
Prepare 1 bowl of boiled and cooled water, add all the dried shrimp and squid cut into bite-sized pieces to soak for about 10 minutes.
Then drain all the water and wait for the excess water to dry.
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Blanching noodles
Put the noodles into bowl, add boiling water and wait for about 1 – 2 minutes, use chopsticks to stir well to help the noodles separate without clumping, then quickly scoop them out.
Use the seasoning packet available in the noodle pack to mix the noodles, add all the oil packet, then add 1/3 of the seasoning packet and mix well.
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Marinating squid and dried shrimp
Marinate the squid and dried shrimp with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, add a little ground pepper, and chop 2 chili peppers. Finally, squeeze the juice of the lime into a bowl, then mix well.
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Stir-fried noodles
Put a pan on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil until it boils, then sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant. When the garlic is golden, quickly add all the squid and dried shrimp that have absorbed the seasoning and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
Add the noodles and stir-fry together, continuously stirring until the noodles become firm, add green onions, mix well and you can turn off the heat.
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Final product
The noodles are chewy and delicious, moderately soft without being mushy, served with chewy dried squid and shrimp, bringing a rich flavor. Combined with the faint aroma of sautéed garlic and fragrant green onions, this stir-fried noodle dish with dried squid is best enjoyed hot.
Effective ways to remove the fishy smell of squid
- Method 1: Use a mixture of salt and white wine to rub the entire squid for about 5 – 10 minutes and then rinse with water.
- Method 2: After preparing the squid, marinate it with a little sesame oil and white wine for about 5 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell, then rinse with water, drain, and it is ready to be cooked.
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Hope that with the 2 ways to make stir-fried squid noodles shared by TasteVN, you may have additional suggestions to add to the menu for changing up your family’s daily meals. Wishing you success!
