Preparation
40 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Dry squid stir-fried with lemongrass and chili is suitable as a snack to enjoy with friends, but if served with rice, it will also be a hit! Let’s get cooking right away with TasteVN to make this stir-fried dish unique.
Ingredients for Dry Squid Stir-Fried with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 2
Dry squid 100 gr Lemongrass 1 stalk Shallot 1 bulb Ginger 1 piece Garlic 2 cloves Chili 1 piece Seasoning 1 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons White wine 1 tablespoon Satay 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Good and Safe Dry Squid
- You should choose dried squid that is completely dry, by pressing it with your hand and seeing that it does not stick and is not damp.
- Choose those that have the natural aroma of dried squid.
- Choose those with bright, slightly red color.
- Do not choose those that are heavy, soft, or sticky.
- You should not choose dried squid that is too dark in color, as these are usually stored for a long time.
How to Cook Dry Squid Stir-Fried with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare and Tear the Dry Squid
After purchasing the dry squid, wash it with water to remove dirt, then soak it in a little water for 30 minutes, then take it out and tear it into small pieces.
Tip: Remember to soak the dry squid in water to reduce its saltiness, as it will taste better when cooking!
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Prepare and stir-fry spices
After purchasing, remove the outer layer of lemongrass, cut off the root, wash it clean, then slice it thinly or you can chop it depending on your preference.
Clean the ginger, garlic, and shallots and then mince them. For the chili, slice it thinly.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the lemongrass and sauté it until fragrant over medium heat until it turns golden, then gradually add the minced ginger, minced garlic, minced shallots, and sliced chili. Stir-fry for 3 minutes over medium heat.
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Stir-fried Dried Squid
After the spices are fragrant, add the dried squid, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of white wine, 1 tablespoon of satay, and stir-fry on high heat for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Stir-fried dried squid with lemongrass and chili is spicy, sweet, with a strong aroma of lemongrass and chili, and chewy, sweet squid, making it the perfect snack for gatherings.
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With the simple recipe above, I hope you can make the delicious dried squid stir-fried with lemongrass and chili to serve your family! Wishing you success.
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Feedy Món Ăn Ngon
