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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Braised squid with fatty pork belly, firm and sweet squid, combined with the rich flavor of fresh chili and the savory braising sauce is a delicious braised dish that you should not miss. Let’s show off your skills in the kitchen with TasteVN to make it right away for the whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients for Braised Squid with Pork Belly For 3 people
Fresh squid 300 gr Pork belly 300 gr Fresh chili 5 pieces Red onion 2 bulbs Green onion 2 stalks Black soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar 100 ml Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- When buying squid, choose those with bright colors, shiny skin, and when moving the squid, you can see a clear reflection of light. The brown part should be dark and contrasting with the opaque white like milk.
- In addition, fresh squid should feel firm and elastic when pressed. The squid’s eyes should be clear, not bulging out, and you should be able to see the pupil clearly; the body and tentacles should be firmly attached.
- Do not buy squid that is dull in color, soft and mushy, with tentacles and body that easily separate, cloudy eyes, or leaking fluid, as this indicates the squid is spoiled and not tasty.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- Choose pork belly pieces with balanced lean meat and fat, and a thick layer of skin on the outside.
- The outer membrane of fresh pork belly should be dry, with a light dark red or bright pink color.
- When cut, the meat should be bright pink while the skin is pinkish white and smooth like velvet. The layer of fat between the lean meat should be bright and firm.
- If the pork belly has a strange odor, does not spring back when pressed with your hand, or has a slimy surface, it should not be purchased.
How to prepare Braised squid with pork belly
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, remove the backbone, the bile bag, and the internal organs from the squid, rinse with diluted salt water, then wash again with cold water and let it drain. After that, cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
How to properly clean squid
- After cleaning the internal organs, soak the squid in water mixed with vinegar, lemon, or alcohol for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water; this helps eliminate the fishy smell and makes the squid cleaner.
- Additionally, you can use pure rice vinegar to gently rub the squid, then rinse again to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
See details: How to properly clean squid
Buy the pork belly to eliminate the unpleasant odor by soaking it in 100ml of vinegar, then rinse it clean and let it drain. Cut the meat into pieces shaped like squares for easy eating.
How to clean pork belly without odor:
- Method 1: Soak the pork belly in rice water for 15 minutes, then take it out and rinse it well to effectively remove the odor.
- Method 2: Use crushed ginger to rub on the pork belly for 5 minutes, then rinse it with water; this way, the meat will be clean and odor-free.
Peel and finely chop the shallots. Remove the roots from the green onions, rinse them clean, and chop them small. Remove the stems from the chili peppers, rinse them clean, and let them drain.
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Marinate the squid and pork
Put all the cleaned pork and squid into a bowl along with 1/2 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, chopped shallots, and fresh chili.
Mix well and let it sit for about 30 minutes for the ingredients and spices to blend.
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Cook squid with pork
Place a pot on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the marinated mixture into the pot, stir for about 2 minutes until the squid and pork become firm.
Next, add 1 cup of boiling water (rice bowl), reduce the heat to low and cook the squid with pork for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, when the cooking liquid in the pot has reduced, season to taste and turn off the heat.
Serve the dish on a plate, sprinkle some finely chopped green onions on top for extra appeal, and you can invite everyone to enjoy it right away.
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Final product
The delicious and flavorful squid with pork belly is ready. The wonderful blend of the cooking liquid with tender sweet squid and fatty pork belly will surely not disappoint you.
Enjoy it with white rice or noodles for a delicious meal. Wishing you success!
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Braised squid with belly pork that is rich and sweet, definitely a great choice to help you change the dish for your meal. Show off your cooking skills today, and I wish you success!
