Squid is a delicious seafood dish that can be prepared in many ways. Today, TasteVN will cook with you to make 3 ways of cooking squid hot pot with fermented tofu, mushrooms, and chili peppers that are rich and appealing for the family!
1. Squid hot pot with fermented tofu
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Squid hot pot with fermented tofu Serves 4 people
Squid 500 gr Beef 500 gr Fermented tofu 100 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Carrot 100 gr Onion 1 bulb Tofu 4 pieces Water spinach 200 gr Malabar spinach 200 gr Green mustard 200 gr Chili 2 pieces Fresh noodles 1 kg Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ MSG)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- To choose good beef, you should observe the color of the meat piece. Fresh and good meat usually has a bright red color, not dark red, and the beef fat is light yellow.
- You should choose small and tender pieces of meat with fine fibers, and when you press your hand on them, they should have good elasticity.
- If you see small white spots on the meat that are easily detachable, it is very likely to be parasites. You should also limit purchasing small pre-cut pieces of meat, as they often contain parasites.
How to choose delicious fermented tofu
- Fermented tofu is often sold in canned form at supermarkets, e-commerce sites, and stores TasteVN.
- Choose intact cans of fermented tofu, not dented, with full information about the origin and expiration date.
- Additionally, if you have time, you can easily make fermented tofu at home following the recipe below from TasteVN.
How to prepare Squid Hot Pot with Fermented Bean Sauce
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Prepare squid and beef
Remove the ink sac, beak, and the ink pouch from the squid, then wash thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Wash the beef with water, let it drain. Then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Tips for cleaning beef to be fresh and odor-free- Method 1: Soak the beef in white wine for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Heat a pot of water to about 50 degrees, then add the beef to the pot for about 3 – 5 minutes and then remove it.
- Method 3: Use lemon or vinegar to rub on the piece of meat for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 4: Use 1 roasted ginger root, pound it, rub it on the beef, then rinse with clean water.
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Prepare other ingredients
Lemongrass smashed, cut into pieces about 1 finger length. Carrot peeled, washed, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Water spinach leaves and young stems are picked, washed, and drained. Pick water spinach into pieces about 1 finger length, wash and drain.
Mustard greens cut off the roots, keep the leaves whole, wash and drain. Onion peeled, cut into wedges.
White tofu blanched in boiling water, removed to drain, then cut into bite-sized squares.
Chili washed clean, minced and put into a bowl, then add fermented bean sauce, mash the bean sauce and mix well with the sauce.
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Sauté the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat to warm the pot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then sauté minced lemongrass and garlic until fragrant, then add the fermented tofu and stir well.
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Cook the hot pot
Add 2 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder.
Add carrots and onions, wait for the water to boil again, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add tofu, squid, beef, and vegetables to the hot pot, wait for the squid, beef, and vegetables to cook, then serve in bowls with fresh vermicelli, ladle in the hot pot broth, and dip in spicy fish sauce.
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Final Product
Stir-fried squid hotpot with crunchy sweet squid, tender beef cooked just right, fresh vegetables, and rich dipping sauce is really appealing, isn’t it?
2. Stir-fried squid with mushrooms
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried squid with mushrooms Serves 4 people
Squid 600 gr Enoki mushrooms 100 gr Brown reishi mushrooms 100 gr Fresh coconut water 500 ml Straw mushrooms 100 gr Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced chili 1 teaspoon Ginger 1 bulb (20gr) Horn chili 2 pieces Cilantro 10 gr Rice paddy herb 10 gr Water spinach 200 gr Water lily stems 200 gr Fresh noodles 1 kg Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar 140 ml Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (Sugar/ salt/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh enoki mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are still fresh with a bean-shaped cap. The mushroom cap should be firm, white, and slightly shiny.
- The stems of the mushrooms should not be slimy or crushed. The base of the mushroom should not be separated or crumbled.
- The mushrooms should have a natural aroma, without any strange smell.
- When buying, pay attention to the production place and expiration date. It is advisable to buy mushrooms from reputable sources to ensure quality.
How to choose delicious straw mushrooms
- For straw mushrooms, you should choose those that are round, still in bud, fresh, and of uniform size.
- Avoid selecting mushrooms that have fully opened; black straw mushrooms are tastier than the white variety.
- Be careful not to buy straw mushrooms that are soft or have a moldy smell.
How to choose delicious brown reishi mushrooms
- Choose fresh mushrooms with a white stem about 3 – 5 cm long attached to a uniformly colored brown cap.
- The mushroom stems should be intact, not broken or crushed. The base should not be separated or crumbled.
- The mushrooms should have a natural aroma, without any strange smell.
- When buying, be sure to check the production place and expiration date.
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How to prepare Squid Hotpot with mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Brown reishi mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and straw mushrooms cut off the stems, soak in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly, and drain. The straw mushrooms are cut in half.
Wash the chili peppers, slice one and julienne the other. Wash the ginger, peel it, crush it, and then finely chop it.
Wash the water spinach with salt water and then cut it into 3 – 4 pieces, rinse the water spinach again with clean water, and let it drain.
Peel off the outer skin of the gunny sack, cut into pieces about 4cm long, wash thoroughly and let drain. Wash the rice paddy herb and cilantro, then chop them finely.
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Prepare and marinate the squid
After purchasing the squid, remove the squid’s innards, beak, and ink sac, then rinse thoroughly with water and let drain.
To eliminate the fishy smell of the squid, place 100ml of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of chopped chili, and 1/2 chopped ginger into a bowl, and stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved. Then soak the cleaned squid in this mixture.
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Cooking hotpot
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat to warm the pot, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and the remaining minced ginger.
Next, add fresh coconut water and 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.
Once the hotpot broth reaches a boil, season the broth with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 40ml of rice vinegar, stirring well, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Then, gradually add straw mushrooms, sliced chili, Vietnamese coriander, and sawtooth herb.
Finally, serve the hotpot along with the vegetables at the table and invite everyone to enjoy.
Tip: Use fresh coconut water instead of broth to make the hotpot more delicious and fragrant.
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Final product
Dip the squid and vegetables into the hotpot broth, then place them in a bowl, pour more broth over, and enjoy with fresh noodles!
The squid is chewy and crunchy, blending perfectly with the sweet and sour hotpot broth. Dipping it in chili sauce is incredibly delicious.
3. Squid Hot Pot with Bird’s Eye Chili
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Squid Hot Pot with Bird’s Eye Chili Serves 4
Squid 450 gr Green bird’s eye chili 50 gr Red chili 5 pieces Lemongrass 2 stalks Lemon 1 piece Shallots 10 bulbs Water spinach 200 gr Morning glory 200 gr Water hyacinth 200 gr Cilantro 10 gr Rice paddy herb 10 gr Vermicelli 1 kg Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Bird’s Eye Chili
- You should choose chilies that still have stems, firm and shiny bodies, as well as bright colors, without any unusual black spots.
- Avoid choosing chilies that appear withered, have brown spots, or have fallen from the stem as these are old chilies.
How to Prepare Spicy Squid Hotpot
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Prepare and Marinate the Squid
Wash the squid with salt and lemon to clean, then drain. Next, use a knife to cut diagonal slits in the squid and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place the squid on a plate and marinate it with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes for the squid to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Smash the lemongrass and cut it into sections. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice. Clean the coriander and Vietnamese coriander, then chop them finely.
Peel the shallots and leave them whole. Remove the seeds from the chili and wash it clean, then let it drain.
Remove the stems from the water spinach, cut into pieces about 5cm long, then soak in diluted salt water, rinse with clean water, and let it drain.
Peel the outer skin of the water hyacinth, cut it into pieces about 5cm long, soak in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, rinse with water, and let it drain.
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Cook the hotpot
Place the pot on the stove, turn on medium heat to warm the pot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and sauté the lemongrass and shallots until fragrant. Then add 1 liter of water to the pot and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and lime juice.
Next, add the squid and chili peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes and wait for the water to boil again, then adjust the seasoning to taste and add the Vietnamese coriander and sawtooth coriander, along with a few whole red chilies to make the hotpot more appealing.
Finally, serve the hotpot on the table and invite everyone to enjoy it.
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Final product
Lower the heat to a simmer, then add the vegetables to the hotpot. Place some vermicelli in a bowl, add vegetables and squid, pour hotpot broth over it, and enjoy!
The squid is chewy and crispy, dipped in green chili salt, with fresh and sweet vegetables, and the hotpot broth is a delightful balance of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors.
How to choose fresh and delicious squid
- To buy fresh and delicious squid, you need to observe the color of the squid. You should choose those with a shiny color. The brown part should be dark brown, while the squid body should be opaque white like milk.
- You should choose those squid that feel firm and have elasticity when touched. When you remove your hand from the squid’s body, it should not leave a dent.
- When selecting fresh squid, you need to observe the squid’s eyes. Choose those with eyes that are not bulging out, and with clear, transparent eyes where you can see the pupils.
- Avoid choosing squid with soft, mushy bodies, lacking elasticity, cloudy eyes, and any fluid leaking out.
How to clean squid properly
- Step 1: Pull off the head and tentacles: Use one hand to hold the squid’s body and the other hand to hold the squid’s head, then gently pull up, and afterward, carefully peel off the ink sac.
- Step 2: Use a knife to cut off the squid’s eyes and the hard round mass in the middle of the squid’s head (known as squid teeth), and use your hand to squeeze and remove this part.
- Step 3: Peel the squid skin: Use a knife to cut lightly along the head of the squid body to create a line between the skin and the squid meat. Hold the squid meat firmly with one hand, and with the other hand, grip the squid skin and pull it up.
- Step 4: Clean the insides and head of the squid and rinse thoroughly with water.
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