If you are still wondering what stir-fried dish to prepare for today’s family meal, which should be flavorful, delicious, attractive, easy to make, and truly enjoyable, then stir-fried squid with cucumber and pineapple is the perfect suggestion. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN to learn 2 ways to make this delicious stir-fried squid dish!
1. Stir-fried squid with cucumber
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried squid with cucumber For 4 people
Fresh squid 300 gr Cucumber 4 pieces Spring onion 2 stalks Red onion 1 bulb (chopped) Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Seasoning powder/MSG/salt/pepper)
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How to Prepare Stir-fried Squid with Cucumber
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Prepare and Marinate the Squid
Wash the squid thoroughly and let it drain. Then, cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the squid with minced shallots, 1 spoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Let it sit for about 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
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 will help eliminate the fishy smell and make the squid cleaner.
- Additionally, you can use pure rice vinegar to gently rub the squid before rinsing to effectively remove the fishy smell.
See details: How to Properly Clean Squid
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Soak the cucumber in diluted saltwater for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
Peel off some of the cucumber skin and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Trim the roots off the green onions, wash them thoroughly, and chop them finely.
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Stir-fried squid with cucumber
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the marinated squid, stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the squid turns opaque white and firms up.
Next, add the cucumber to stir-fry together with the squid. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the pan.
Stir-fry quickly for another 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking before turning off the heat.
Serve the dish on a plate, sprinkle with chopped green onions and ground pepper for extra appeal, and it’s ready to enjoy right away.
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Final product
So the delicious stir-fried squid with cucumber dish is complete. The squid is crispy and sweet, the cucumber is crunchy and refreshing, combined with perfectly seasoned spices, making it very appealing.
This dish is best enjoyed with white rice. Let’s show off your cooking skills right away!
2. Stir-fried squid with pineapple and cucumber
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Squid with Pineapple and Cucumber Serves 4 people
Fresh squid 500 gr Pineapple 1 fruit (Dứa/ Thơm) Cucumber 2 fruits Ginger 1 root Spring onion 3 stalks Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- You should choose fruits that are a mix of yellow and green, as they are just ripe, not too green or too mature. Round, short pineapples will have more flesh than elongated ones.
- Choose pineapples with large eyes and a greater distance between the eyes, as the skin will be thinner, and peeling will lose less flesh. You should choose fruits that have a faint fragrant smell and are moderately soft when pressed.
- Do not choose pineapples that are too dark yellow, have a strong smell, and feel mushy when pressed, as they may be overripe and spoiled inside. Additionally, you should not buy those that are too green with unripe eyes, as these are unripe pineapples and very sour.
How to prepare Stir-fried Squid with Pineapple and Cucumber
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the squid, clean it, remove the internal organs, and rinse it thoroughly with water. Next, use a knife to cut the squid into bite-sized pieces and make diagonal cuts on the squid’s body to create an attractive shape.
Peel 1 piece of ginger, rinse it briefly with water, then crush it. Place a pot of water on the stove, add the crushed ginger, and bring it to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the prepared squid and blanch it for about 2 – 5 minutes, then remove it and let it cool.
Peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, and cut it into small pieces. Wash the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Finally, remove the roots from the green onions and rinse them with water. Chop the white part of the green onions into small pieces, and cut the green part into sections about 1 finger length.
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Stir-frying squid
Heat a pan on the stove, add chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then sauté the onions until fragrant.
When the green onions are fragrant, add the pineapple and stir quickly over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then add the marinated squid, stirring well for about 1 minute.
Next, add the cucumber and stir-fry the mixture for another 5 minutes over high heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning, add chopped green onions, and then turn off the heat.
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Finished Dish
The stir-fried squid with pineapple and cucumber is delicious with eye-catching colors and a fragrant aroma that will make your whole family fall in love at first sight!
The squid is crunchy and sweet, the pineapple is tangy, and the cucumber is crispy, combined with just the right seasoning; this dish is incredibly delicious when served with hot rice.
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How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Squid
- You should choose squid that has bright colors, a shiny appearance, and when the squid moves, you can see a clear reflection of light; the brown part should be deep in color and contrast with the cloudy white, like milk.
- Fresh squid, when pressed on the body, should feel firm and elastic. The squid’s eyes should be clear, not protruding, and you should be able to see the pupils clearly; the body of the squid and its tentacles should be firmly attached.
- Avoid buying squid that is dull in color, soft and mushy, with tentacles and body that easily separate, cloudy eyes, or leaking fluids, as this indicates it is not fresh and not tasty.
How to choose crispy, delicious cucumbers without bitterness
- You should choose cucumbers with bright green color, fairly uniform in color, without bruises or yellow spots as these are signs that the cucumber has been left for too long and is starting to spoil.
- Fresh and delicious cucumbers are those that are elongated, of uniform size, feel firm when picked up, have a smooth skin, and no lumps.
- Avoid buying cucumbers that are bulging, larger in the middle or have a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) as these are old cucumbers, with many seeds, hard, and not tasty.
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The dish stir-fried squid with cucumber, cucumber pineapple will surely make your family meal more flavorful thanks to the sweet and fragrant taste of squid combined with cucumber and pineapple. Let’s get cooking right away to treat your family, wishing you success!
