Stir-fried dried squid with sweet and sour sauce or tamarind stir-fry will surely be a unique dish that promises to be addictive when enjoyed. Let’s get cooking right away with the recipe shared by TasteVN to treat your family to this very simple, rich, and appealing stir-fried dish!
1. Sweet and sour stir-fried dried squid
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and sour stir-fried dried squid Serves 3
Dried squid 1 piece (about 100g) Ginger A little Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Sliced chili 1 piece Sugar 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Vinegar 1.5 tablespoons Wine 4 teaspoons
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How to make Sweet and sour stir-fried dried squid
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Prepare the dried squid
To remove dirt from the dried squid, wash it thoroughly with water. Then put the squid in a bowl with 4 teaspoons of wine, a little sliced ginger, and massage the squid with the wine for about 15 minutes. Finally, rinse it again with water, and cut the squid into small strips about 3 finger lengths long and about 1/2 finger thick.
Tip: Rubbing the dried squid with wine and ginger will help reduce its saltiness and fishy smell
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Stir-fried dried squid
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden.
Next, add the dried squid along with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 sliced chili, stir-frying over medium heat for about 10 minutes for the squid to absorb the flavor. When the sauce thickens, turn off the heat.
Tip: You can adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste.
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Final product
The sweet and sour stir-fried dried squid has a chewy, sweet flavor in each piece that blends perfectly with the salty, sweet, and slightly sour seasoning, along with a hint of spiciness from the chili that will definitely keep you coming back for more!
2. Dried Squid Stir-fried with Tamarind
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Preparation time
30 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Dried Squid Stir-fried with Tamarind Serves 2
Dried squid 50 gr Tamarind pulp 20 gr Garlic 4 cloves Shallots 4 bulbs Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt a little (about 1/4 teaspoon) Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
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How to make Dried Squid Stir-fried with Tamarind
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Grill and Shred the Dried Squid
Grill the squid briefly over charcoal for about 3 minutes until both sides are evenly cooked.
Gently pound the squid to soften it, then proceed to shred it into small strips about 1/2 finger thick and approximately 3 finger lengths long.
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Making tamarind sauce
Squeeze tamarind into a bowl, pour hot water in and proceed to mash the tamarind, then filter to obtain the tamarind juice.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then sauté the minced onion and garlic until fragrant.
Next, add the tamarind juice to the pan, seasoning with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, a little salt, 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, and a little chili powder. Mix well to combine the ingredients, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
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Stir-frying dried squid
When the sauce thickens, add the shredded dried squid and stir well until the squid absorbs the sauce evenly for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The dried squid is fragrant with the sour and sweet tamarind sauce, incredibly stimulating to the taste buds. The chewy pieces of squid served with white rice will have you exclaiming how delicious it is!
How to choose good and safe dried squid
- You need to observe the powdery layer on the outer skin of the squid. The thicker the powder on the squid’s skin, the better and firmer the squid meat will be.
- Checking the dryness of the squid can also indicate the quality of the dried squid. Press your finger on the dried squid; if it does not stick to your hand and you do not feel moisture, then it is a squid that has been naturally sun-dried.
- The color of good dried squid is usually vibrant, not too dark or too light. Additionally, the tentacles and head of the squid must be tightly attached to the body, not separated or peeling off.
- The thicker the dried squid, the firmer and tastier the meat will be. This type of squid, when grilled, will be delicious, with thick meat and richer flavor.
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The dish dried squid stir-fried with sweet and sour sauce and tamarind will surely make your family meal more interesting and delicious. Wishing you success in making it! Please share your dish in the comments section below.
*Source for the recipe and images from the YouTube channel: Feedy Delicious Food, Delicious Food.
