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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried squid with lemongrass and chili is a stir-fried dish that is aromatic and spicy, which stimulates the taste buds, making it a popular choice for many families to make their daily meals more appealing. Today, let’s join sister Tuyet Nhung in preparing this dish to treat the family. Follow the article below and get cooking right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Squid with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 2
Fresh squid 500 gr Chili 2 pieces Lemongrass 3 stalks Garlic 3 cloves Red onion 3 bulbs Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- Fresh squid should have a shiny color, with the brown part being dark brown, and the opaque white resembling milk should have a clear contrast; pressing on the squid’s body should feel firm and elastic.
- Choose squid with clear, sparkling eyes, where the pupil is visible, and the tentacles and arms are firmly attached to the body of the squid.
- Avoid buying squid that looks dull, soft, leaking fluid, or has a foul odor, as this indicates old squid that is not fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious lemongrass
- You should choose lemongrass stalks that are tightly packed together, firm, and plump, with older layers on the outside wrapping around the younger layers inside.
- Fresh and delicious lemongrass will have a beautiful green color, especially not bruised, and will have a distinctive fragrant aroma.
- Do not buy lemongrass that is dry, wilted, or has brown-black spots on the stalk, as this indicates sick lemongrass or that it has been stored too long, losing its aroma and becoming hard and unappetizing.
How to choose fresh and delicious chili peppers
- Choose chili peppers that have a uniform color, bright red, with a natural smell and no strange odors.
- It is advisable to choose those that still have green stems attached tightly to the fruit, as these are freshly harvested, which will be flavorful when cooked.
- Do not choose chili peppers that are wilted, bruised, or have dark spots on their bodies.
How to make Stir-fried Squid with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the squid
Remove the head from the squid, discard the ink sac and the slimy membrane at the end of the squid head. Then, pull out the backbone along the squid’s back and gently peel off the purple silk skin, wash thoroughly and let it drain.
Next, cut the squid membranes on both sides, use a knife to cut along the squid’s body and then cut into bite-sized pieces, making diagonal cuts on the surface of the squid pieces to create patterns and put all the squid into a bowl.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Peel off the outer layer of the lemongrass, rinse with water, and finely chop.
Wash the chili, remove the stem, cut in half, discard the seeds, and finely chop.
Peel the shallots and garlic, chop finely, and put them into a bowl.
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Marinate the squid
Put the prepared squid in a bowl with a mixture of spices including: 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and the minced chili, mix well, and marinate for about 10 minutes to let the squid absorb the spices.
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Make the stir-fried squid with lemongrass and chili
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced shallots and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the minced lemongrass and stir evenly, until the lemongrass turns light yellow, then add all the marinated squid, add 2 teaspoons of Korean chili powder, use chopsticks to mix evenly over medium heat until the squid is cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, and turn off the stove.
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Finished Product
Stir-fried squid with lemongrass and chili has an eye-catching color, with sweet and firm squid meat harmonizing with the fragrant aroma of lemongrass and a bit of spicy heat from the chili, which is extremely stimulating to the taste buds.
Remove the squid to a plate, serve hot with white rice or use it as a side dish for drinking, which is also very delicious.
Above, TasteVN has guided you to make the simple yet flavorful and delicious stir-fried squid with lemongrass and chili. Wishing you success!
