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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Asparagus is a food rich in nutrients beneficial for health. Therefore, this is a dish commonly found in the recipe book of housewives. TasteVN will guide you on how to make stir-fried dish from asparagus combined with fresh squid that pairs well with rice! Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Asparagus with Squid For 2 people
Squid 1 piece (500gr) Asparagus 200 gr Garlic 5 cloves (minced) Ginger a little (minced) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Vinegar 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (seasoning/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ salt)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- You should buy fresh squid that has a shiny color, clear eyes that are not bulging, and the pupil is visible.
- When you press your finger into the squid’s body, it should quickly return to its original state without leaving a dent.
- Fresh squid will have its head and tentacles tightly clinging together.
- You should not buy squid that is soft and mushy when pressed, has a strange smell, and is slimy.
How to choose fresh and delicious asparagus
- You should choose fresh asparagus with a sturdy, plump, and straight stem that is not broken or wilted.
- You should select asparagus spears that are brightly colored, darkening towards the tip, and not yellowing; the base should be dry and not waterlogged.
- It is advisable to purchase asparagus from reputable places such as supermarkets, grocery stores, or agricultural product shops to ensure quality and origin.
- Do not buy asparagus that has black spots on the stem and shows signs of mold or is slimy.
How to make Stir-fried Asparagus with Squid
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Prepare the ingredients
For the squid, pull the head away from the body, then remove the ink sac, skin, eyes, and internal organs. To eliminate the fishy smell, rub the squid with a little salt and minced ginger, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and drain.
Use a knife to cut along the length of the squid to create a large piece, then score the inside with a dragon scale pattern or flower shape, and cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the asparagus with a mixture of diluted salt water, remove the tough ends, then cut into pieces about 4 – 5 cm long, and rinse again with clean water.
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Blanch the asparagus and squid
You cook a pot of water over medium heat. When the water boils, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and then drop the cut squid in to blanch for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out and let it drain.
Tip: Adding vinegar to the water when blanching squid will help keep the squid white, prevent it from releasing water when stir-frying, and eliminate the fishy smell.Next, place a pot of water on the stove and heat it over medium heat. When the water boils, blanch the asparagus for about 30 seconds, then remove it and immediately soak it in a bowl of ice water, then take it out to drain.
Tip: To maintain the crispness and sweetness of the asparagus, place the asparagus in the ice water bowl right after blanching and soak for about 5 – 10 minutes.
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Stir-fried asparagus with squid
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up. Next, add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
Once the garlic turns golden, add the prepared squid and stir-fry for about 5 minutes before quickly adding the asparagus.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stirring well for 5 minutes. You can adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat; serve the stir-fried asparagus with squid on a plate.
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Final product
The stir-fried asparagus with squid is complete. Fresh, crunchy asparagus combined with fragrant garlic and sweet, tender squid creates a delicious dish to enjoy with white rice. Get into the kitchen and show off your cooking skills right away.
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The dish asparagus stir-fried with squid is crispy and delicious, and simple will help you add more to your family’s menu! Wishing you success!
*Source for the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Thien Nhien.
