Stir-fried squid with fragrant ginger and onion

How to prepare Stir-fried Squid with Ginger and Onion

• 1

  Prepare the squid

  Buy the calamari and use a knife to cut along the squid’s body, then pull the squid pouch out.

  Next, remove the eyes and the beak from the squid’s tentacles, then peel the skin and wash the squid with diluted saltwater 2 – 3 times, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.

  Once the squid has drained, cut it into bite-sized pieces. Use a knife to make small cuts on the squid pieces to help them absorb the seasoning better and look more appealing.

  Proper squid preparation method:

  • Step 1: Hold the body of the squid with one hand, and the head with the other, gently pull up and carefully peel off the squid pouch.
  • Step 2: Use a knife to cut off the eyes and beak of the squid.
  • Step 3: Lightly cut a line at the front of the squid’s body. Hold the squid’s flesh tightly with one hand, and with the other hand firmly grasp the squid’s skin and pull it off.
  • Step 4: Clean the insides and head of the squid and rinse thoroughly with water.

  See details: How to properly clean squid

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the other ingredients

  Peel the carrots, wash them clean. Use a knife to make small cuts vertically along the root, then cut horizontally into thin slices shaped like flowers for a nice presentation.

  Peel the onion, wash it clean, and cut it into wedges.

  Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and slice it into thin strips.

  Trim the roots of the green onions, wash them clean, let them dry, and cut them into sections.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Marinate the squid and make the seasoning sauce

  Marinate the prepared squid with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of fried garlic oil, and mix well, letting it sit for about 5 minutes for the squid to absorb the seasoning.

  Tip: If you do not use fried garlic oil, you can also use a little cooking oil combined with minced garlic or minced onion to marinate the squid, which will help reduce the fishy smell and make the stir-fried squid tastier.

  Make the seasoning sauce by putting 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder into a bowl, then mix well to combine the ingredients.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Stir-fry the ingredients

  Put a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the carrots and onions, stir-fry for about 3 minutes over medium heat until slightly cooked.

  After 3 minutes, add all the marinated squid into the pan, increase the heat to high and stir-fry continuously for about 3 minutes until the squid firms up, then reduce the heat to medium, add the seasoning sauce, stir well and continue to stir-fry for about 5 more minutes until the squid is cooked and fragrant.

  Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, add the green onions and ginger, stir well for another 1 – 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, sprinkle a little pepper, and serve on a plate to enjoy immediately.

  Tip:

  • To keep the squid and ingredients crispy and sweet, you shouldn’t stir-fry for too long over low heat.
  • Additionally, the stir-fry will release its own juices, so you don’t need to add water to stir-fry together.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Squid stir-fried with ginger and onion when finished gives off a fragrant aroma from fresh ginger and green onions. When eaten, you will immediately feel the squid’s crunchy texture, sweet taste blending perfectly with the crispy onion and carrot, the seasoning is just right and extremely flavorful.

  Enjoy it while the dish is still hot, paired with a bit of white rice for the perfect meal. Wishing you and your family a delicious meal!