Squid eggs are a very fresh and delicious seafood. Today, TasteVN will guide you into the kitchen with 3 ways to make fragrant and chewy grilled squid eggs. Let’s make this grilled dish right away!
1. Grilled squid eggs with salt and chili
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled squid eggs with salt and chili For 4 people
Squid eggs 1 kg Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced chili 1 teaspoon Satay chili 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt a little
How to Cook Grilled Squid with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the squid
Buy whole squid, remove the backbone, then soak the squid in a bowl with diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, rinse well with water, and let it drain.
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Marinate the squid
Place the squid in a bowl and marinate it with 1 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, and 1 teaspoon of chili paste.
Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then mix well and let the squid marinate for about 30 minutes for the flavors to absorb.
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Grill the squid
Place a grill over the hot charcoal. Then arrange the squid on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes before flipping it to cook the other side evenly.
You should grill the squid for about 20 to 30 minutes until it is cooked, then transfer the squid to a plate and enjoy.
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Final Product
Grilled squid eggs are fragrant, tender squid infused with salty and spicy flavors that are incredibly appealing; you should make a small bowl of salt and chili with lime and add some herbs to enhance the dish’s flavor!
2. Grilled Squid Eggs with Satay
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Squid Eggs with Satay Serves 4
Squid eggs 1 kg Shallots 4 bulbs Lemongrass 2 stalks Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Satay 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (seasoning powder/ MSG/ salt)
How to Prepare Grilled Squid with Satay
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Prepare the squid
After buying the squid, use scissors to cut off the ink sac, rinse briefly with water.
Then put the squid in a bowl to soak in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes to reduce the fishy smell, then take it out and rinse with clean water.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Shallots, peel, crush, and mince.
Lemongrass, finely chopped and minced.
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Marinating squid
Put minced lemongrass, minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of satay, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a bowl and mix everything together.
Then add the egg squid to the seasoning bowl, stir well, and let the squid marinate for about 10 minutes for the squid to absorb the seasoning.
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Grilling squid
When the charcoal is glowing red, place the grill on top and then arrange the squid on the grill, then close the grill. Grill the squid for about 2 – 3 minutes and flip the grill once to ensure the squid cooks evenly on both sides.
Grill for about 20 minutes until the squid is cooked and golden on both sides, then open the grill, remove the squid to a plate, and enjoy.
Note: You should only grill the squid until just cooked to retain its sweetness; grilling too dry will make the squid tough and less tasty.
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Final Product
Grilled squid is golden brown, fragrant, tender, sweet meat soaked in spicy flavor, very delicious and attractive.
3. Grilled Squid with Scallion Oil
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Squid with Scallion Oil For 4 people
Squid 300 gr Pork Fat 100 gr Scallions 2 stalks Onion 1 bulb Chopped Chili 1 tablespoon Chopped Garlic 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce 1 tablespoon Common Seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork fat
- Choose fat that is opaque white, has good elasticity, with a tight skin and no discoloration.
- You should choose the pork neck fat so that when rendered, the fat will turn golden and crispy, and the lard will be richer and more fragrant.
- To buy the best quality fat while ensuring hygiene and safety, you should purchase from reputable stores, food stalls, supermarkets, or major markets that have inspection stamps.
- Do not buy fat that shows signs of chemical soaking, fat that is leaking fluid, and has an unpleasant odor.
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How to prepare Grilled Squid Eggs with Scallion Oil
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Prepare squid eggs
To clean and reduce the fishy smell of squid eggs, when you buy them, remove the hard bones, cut off the ink sack, then soak the squid in diluted salt water for about 20 minutes.
Next, rinse the squid thoroughly with water and let it drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Green onions, remove the roots, wash thoroughly, crush the onion tops, and chop finely. The leaves should be chopped finely.
Onions, peel, slice, and then chop finely.
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Render pork fat
Pork fat is washed clean with water, then diced into small cubes, and cooked in a pan with a little water for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
The rendered fat is golden and crispy, and you should strain the fat through a sieve to separate the crispy bits and the rendered fat.
How to make crispy pork fat that doesn’t splatter oil
- Do not cut the fat into pieces that are too small; when frying, the crispy bits will break apart, looking unappealing and also not tasty.
- The fat must be dried or allowed to drain completely to avoid oil splatter when frying.
- During the frying process, you can add a little salt to enhance the flavor of the fat and help it last longer.
- When rendering the fat, you can add a few crushed garlic cloves or a bit of high-proof alcohol when the fat begins to bubble. This will help preserve the fat for a longer time.
How to store leftover crispy bits
- To store the excess crispy bits, use a sieve to separate the crispy bits from the rendered fat and place them in two separate jars. The rendered fat should be stored in the fridge refrigerator for later use, while the crispy bits can be stored at room temperature to be added at the final step of preparing braised dishes.
- With the above storage method, the crispy bits can be preserved for up to 1 month; you should not keep them too long as they can become oily and unappetizing.
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Making onion oil
Chop the green onion leaves finely, then add 2 tablespoons of hot pork fat into a bowl and stir well to make the onion oil.
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Stir-frying sauce and marinating squid
Heat a pan over medium heat, add the remaining pork fat to the pan, and heat it up, then add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add chopped white onion and minced onion into the pan, along with 1 tablespoon of minced chili to add color.
Then, season the sauce with 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper, stirring well before turning off the heat and transferring the mixture to a bowl to cool.
Once the sauce mixture has cooled, add the squid to the bowl and marinate for about 10 minutes to let the squid absorb the seasoning.
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Grilling squid
To keep the oven temperature stable, turn on the oven preheat switch to 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.
Then, use a bamboo skewer to pierce through the body of the squid. Next, wrap the squid with foil and place it on the foil, then put it in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes until the squid is cooked.
Once the squid is grilled, take it out and drizzle scallion oil over it to finish.
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Final product
Grilled squid with scallion oil is aromatic, with chewy and sweet squid, topped with a fragrant and fatty scallion oil that is very appealing, right? Enjoy the grilled squid with a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce along with fragrant, crispy fried pork fat, it’s addictive!
Successful Execution Tips
- Apply a thin layer of oil on the squid to prevent it from drying out and to achieve a beautiful color.
- Avoid stacking the squid on top of each other; keep them spaced adequately to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with chili sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce,… and various herbs, cucumbers,… to enhance flavor and reduce greasiness.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Squid Eggs
- Fresh squid eggs will have a shiny color. The brown part will be dark brown, while the body of the squid will be opaque white like milk.
- When touching the body of the squid, it should feel firm and elastic. When pressing on the body, it should quickly return to its original state without leaving a dent.
- The color of the squid’s eyes should be clear, not bulging out, with a visible pupil, and not yellow or leaking fluid.
- Fresh squid eggs will have the head and tentacles tightly connected, ensuring firmness.
How to Prepare and Remove the Fishy Smell from Squid
You can prepare and remove the fishy smell from the squid as follows:
- First, gently pull off the tentacles and head of the squid to avoid breaking the ink sac. If the ink sac breaks, rinse it thoroughly with water.
- Use a knife to cut off the eyes and tentacles, then peel off the skin of the squid.
- Clean the insides and head of the squid and rinse thoroughly with water.
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Above are 3 recipes for making grilled squid eggs that are delicious and attractive. Wishing you success!
*Refer to the recipes and images from the YouTube channels: Dân Dã Miền Tây, Handmade VN and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay
