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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Coconut water squid is one of the dry dishes that is simple, easy to make but extremely delicious with rice. Let’s join TasteVN to roll up our sleeves go to the kitchen and try making this dish to treat your family at today’s meal!
Ingredients for Coconut Water Squid For 4 people
Squid 400 gr Garlic 1 bulb Shallots 3 bulbs Coconut water 200 ml Chili powder a little Common spices a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ ground pepper) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh squid
- You should choose squid that has a shiny color, clear eyes, not yellow or leaking fluid, and the body should be opaque white like milk.
- Fresh squid will have the head and tentacles tightly attached, the meat should be firm and have high elasticity.
- Do not choose squid that is yellow, leaking fluid, or has eyes that have turned cloudy.
- Absolutely do not buy squid that has soft, mushy meat and is easy to separate, as these will not be fresh.
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How to prepare Coconut Water Dried Squid
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Prepare and marinate the squid
After purchasing, remove the internal organs and backbone of the squid, then rinse it with salt for about 5 – 10 minutes, and then rinse several times with water.
How to prepare and eliminate the fishy smell of squid
- To eliminate the fishy smell of squid, you first need to clean the squid’s ink sac and intestines. Note that the squid should be kept whole, not cut into small pieces, as cutting may cause the squid’s eggs to spill out.
- Marinating the squid with sugar for about 3 – 5 minutes and then rinsing it with clean water will help the squid to be clean and no longer fishy.
- Alternatively, you can briefly blanch the squid in boiling tea water or scald it in boiling water.
- The simplest way to eliminate the fishy smell is to use one of the types of lemon juice, vinegar, or white wine to wash the squid, then rinse it with clean water.
See details: How to prepare and eliminate the fishy smell of squid
Peel and wash the garlic and shallots, then mince them finely.
Marinate the squid with minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, a little pepper, and sugar, then mix well, and let it sit for about 10 minutes for the squid to absorb the seasoning.
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Making coconut water squid
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add the minced garlic and sauté until the garlic turns golden and fragrant.
Next, add the squid and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 3 minutes, then pour 200 ml of coconut water into the pan. Start simmering over high heat until the coconut water reduces and thickens, season to taste, and then turn off the heat.
If you like it spicy, you can add a little chili powder and sprinkle green onions and cilantro on top.
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you have an eye-catching and delicious plate of coconut water squid to treat your family during meal time!
The coconut water squid is flavorful, with chewy sweet squid, and a perfectly balanced salty-sweet taste that will surely make your whole family fall in love with this simple dish.
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Finally, we have completed the super delicious and attractive squid braised in coconut water. TasteVN wishes you success with this recipe and cook many delicious dishes for your family!
