Grilled squid tentacles are a grilled dish loved by many people. Today, the Cooking section of TasteVN will guide you on 2 simple ways to make grilled squid tentacles with chili salt and satay that you can easily prepare at home for weekend gatherings!
1. Grilled squid tentacles with satay
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Squid Tentacles with Satay For 2 people
Squid tentacles 400 gr Garlic 1 bulb Shallots 3 bulbs Satay 3 teaspoons Cooking oil 3 teaspoons Oyster sauce 3 teaspoons Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to prepare Grilled Squid Tentacles with Satay
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Prepare the squid tentacles
To eliminate the fishy smell of the squid, place it in a small bowl. Then add 1 teaspoon of salt, use your hands to rub it well, and rinse with clean water, then let it drain.
Next, cut the squid tentacles into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a bowl.
Tip: When cleaning the squid tentacles with salt, you should not rub for too long, and rinse thoroughly with water to avoid making the tentacles too salty, which will not taste good when eaten.
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Marinate the spices
Smash 1 clove of garlic, peel it, and mince it finely. Similarly, finely chop 3 shallots.
Prepare a bowl, add 3 teaspoons of satay, 3 teaspoons of cooking oil, 3 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of white sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, along with the minced garlic and shallots, and mix well to combine the spices.
Then, add the satay sauce mixture to the prepared squid tentacles, mix well, and marinate for about 20 – 25 minutes to allow the tentacles to absorb all the spices.
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Grilling squid tentacles
First, spread the marinated squid tentacles evenly on the baking tray and put it in the oven, grilling for about 15 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius.
Next, take the tray out, remove the excess liquid released from the squid tentacles, then put it back in the oven, continuing to grill at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for about 5 minutes so that the squid tentacles become firm and fully cooked.
Finally, serve the grilled squid tentacles on a plate and get ready to enjoy.
Tip:
- Make sure to stabilize the temperature in the oven for about 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius before putting the squid in to grill.
- If you don’t have an oven, you can also grill using charcoal or on the stove.
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Final Product
The plate of grilled squid tentacles with satay emits an incredibly enticing aroma! The chewy and crispy tentacles are soaked with the spicy flavor of satay and the richness of the seasoning. This dish served with herbs and green chili salt is absolutely delicious!
2. Grilled squid tentacles with chili salt
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Squid Tentacles with Salt and Chili Serves 5
Squid Tentacles 2 kg Horned Chili 10 fruits Common Spices A little (salt/ monosodium glutamate)
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Tools Required
Chopping board, bowl, knife, aluminum foil, glass baking dish, …
Note: You can replace the glass baking dish with a box oven, product currently available at TasteVN with prices ranging from 590,000 – 5,170,000 VND (prices updated on 18/03/2021).
How to Make Grilled Squid Tentacles with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the squid tentacles
To clean the slime and remove the odor, put the squid tentacles in a small basin and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Use your hands to squeeze thoroughly and then rinse the squid tentacles with clean water. Repeat this process about 2 – 3 times, then rinse with a few times of water.
After cleaning, use a knife to cut the squid tentacles into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a basin, preparing for the marinating step.
Tip: When cleaning the squid tentacles with salt, do not take too long, and rinse thoroughly with water to avoid the squid tentacles becoming too salty, which may not taste good when eaten.
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Marinate squid tentacles
Wash 10 chili peppers thoroughly, then place them in a mortar and pound them until finely crushed. After that, put the crushed chili into a bowl, add 5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, then mix well to create a chili salt mixture.
Next, add the chili salt mixture to the bowl of prepared squid tentacles and mix well, marinating for about 20 – 30 minutes to allow the squid tentacles to absorb all the seasonings.
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Grilled squid tentacles
Place aluminum foil on a plate and evenly spread the marinated squid tentacles on top. Then, put the plate of squid tentacles into a glass oven (or a conventional oven) at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.
Next, take the squid tentacles out, turn them over on all sides, and put them back in the oven, continuing to grill for about 5 more minutes until the squid tentacles are fully cooked and firm.
After grilling, arrange the grilled squid tentacles on a plate and get ready to enjoy.
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Final product
The grilled squid tentacles with chili salt after completion exude a spicy aroma that is very stimulating to the taste buds! When tasting, the squid tentacles are not too tough but very crispy and delicious, sweet and juicy mixed with a bit of salty and spicy flavor from the chili salt.
How to choose delicious fresh squid tentacles
- To buy delicious fresh squid tentacles, you should choose those with a shiny appearance, the top side has a dark brown color and the underside is milk white.
- Fresh squid tentacles usually have a firm meat texture and high elasticity; when you squeeze the meat with your hand, it bounces back.
- When you turn the squid tentacles over, if you see the ends of the tentacles firmly attached, it means they are fresh and juicy. Conversely, if the ends of the tentacles are falling off and the tentacles are soft and mushy, it indicates that they are no longer fresh.
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So TasteVN has just finished guiding on 2 ways to make grilled squid tentacles with satay and chili salt deliciously and simply. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*This article refers to the recipe and images from the website Cookpad and the YouTube channel Còi
