Squid is a type of seafood that is rich in nutrients and very good for health, with a sweet and crunchy meat flavor. Therefore, squid is processed into many attractive dishes such as grilled dishes, steamed dishes, stir-fried dishes,… Let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to explore 3 super delicious squid steaming recipes right now: beer steamed squid, ginger lemongrass steamed squid, and guava leaf steamed squid below!
1. Beer Steamed Squid
Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beer Steamed Squid Serves 3 – 4 people
Fresh squid 500 g Ginger 2 roots Lemongrass 5 stalks Fresh beer 300 ml Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon
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How to prepare Beer Steamed Squid
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the ginger, smash it, and then chop it finely. Remove some of the outer skin of the lemongrass, wash it thoroughly, and then smash it.
Clean the squid, then use a knife to make several horizontal cuts on the squid’s body.
Next, marinate the squid with the finely chopped ginger, smashed lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix well. Let the squid absorb the spices for about 15 minutes.
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Steam the squid
Place the steamer on the stove, add a little water and fresh beer, then steam the squid for about 10 minutes.
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Final Product
The squid after steaming has a fragrant smell of beer combined with lemongrass and ginger, tasting better when served with ginger fish sauce.
2. Steamed Squid with Ginger and Lemongrass
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Squid with Ginger and Lemongrass For 2 people
Squid 500 gr Ginger 1 piece Lemongrass 2 stalks Onion 1 piece Ripe chili 1 piece Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon
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How to Make Steamed Squid with Ginger and Lemongrass
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Prepare the Ingredients
Buy tube squid, clean the ink sac, remove the eyes, take out the insides, peel off the skin, wash 2 – 3 times with water until clean, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Put the cut squid in a bowl, mix well with 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and marinate for about 30 minutes to let the squid absorb the seasoning.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and cut it into thin strips. Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass, rinse it with water, and then slice it.
Peel the onion, wash it clean, and cut it into wedges. Rinse the chili with water and slice it thinly.
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Steam the Squid
Place the marinated squid in a deep dish, layer the ginger, lemongrass, onion, and sliced chili on top, then put the dish of squid into the steamer for about 10 – 15 minutes until the squid is cooked. At this point, turn off the heat, let the squid sit in the pot for an additional 1 – 2 minutes, then take it out to finish.
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Finished dish
Steamed squid with ginger and lemongrass retains the soft sweetness of squid meat, enhanced by the strong aroma of lemongrass and ginger, and crispy fresh onion which is truly appealing.
When eating, dip the squid in salt and lime or green chili salt to enhance the flavor!
3. Steamed squid with guava leaves
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Squid with Guava Leaves Serves 3 people
Squid 400 gr Guava leaves 15 leaves Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper a little
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How to Prepare Steamed Squid with Guava Leaves
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Prepare Ingredients and Marinate Squid
After buying the squid, clean it and rinse it several times with water, then use scissors to cut it into pieces about 7cm long.
For the guava leaves, wash them thoroughly and let them drain. Place the squid in a bowl and marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder for about 15 minutes to let the squid absorb the spices.
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Steam the Squid
First, add water to the steaming pot and place it on the stove, then boil it with 5 – 6 guava leaves. The remaining guava leaves should be placed at the bottom of the steamer.
Next, place the squid on top of the guava leaves and proceed to steam the squid. After about 15 minutes from when the water boils, the squid will be cooked. Finally, turn off the stove, take the squid out onto a plate, and enjoy.
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Final Product
Steamed squid with guava leaves is delicious and attractive. When enjoying, you will feel the fragrant aroma of guava leaves blended with the chewy and flavorful squid.
The dish will be even better when eaten hot with young guava leaves. You can dip it in chili sauce or diluted shrimp paste for the full flavor.
How to choose fresh and delicious squid
- Fresh squid should have bright, shiny colors, with dark brown spots contrasting against the milky white body.
- When you press the squid’s body with your hand, if it is fresh, the flesh will have high elasticity, and the dent will quickly return to its original state.
- Fresh squid eyes are usually bright, clear, and you can see the pupils inside.
- When you lift the squid’s tentacles, you will see the round tips sticking to the tentacles. If these tentacles are intact, firm, and tightly attached to the tentacles, it is fresh squid.
- Do not buy squid that feels soft and mushy when pressed, looks dull, and has a foul smell.
How to clean squid, no fishy smell
- Step 1: Use your hands to pull the head off the squid’s body.
- Step 2: Cut off the squid’s eyes and use your hands to squeeze out the squid’s teeth and remove them (the hard round mass in the squid’s head).
- Step 3: Use a sharp knife to gently make a cut on the top of the squid’s body, then pull strongly from this cut to peel off the skin.
- Step 4: Remove all the internal organs and rinse the squid 2 – 3 times with water.
With 3 recipes for steamed squid that TasteVN has guided above, hope you can bring many more delicious dishes to your family! Wishing you success!
