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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Squid is known as a familiar seafood, rich in nutrients and can be prepared into many delicious dishes. Today, the Cooking section of TasteVN introduces you to another delicious stir-fried dish made from squid, which is stir-fried squid with tomatoes and cucumbers. Let’s show off your cooking skills!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Squid with Tomatoes and Cucumbers Serves 2
Fresh squid 300 gr Tomatoes 4 pieces Cucumber 1 piece Shallots 1 bulb Red chili 2 pieces Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- When buying squid, choose those that have bright colors, glossy skin, and when the squid moves, it reflects light clearly, with the brown part being dark and contrasting with the milky white.
- Additionally, fresh squid should feel firm and elastic when pressed. The squid’s eyes should be clear, not bulging, with the pupils visible, and the body and tentacles should be firmly connected.
- Do not buy squid that is dull in color, soft, with tentacles and body easily separating, and murky eyes, as these indicate spoiled squid that is not tasty.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Good tomatoes have a slightly light red color, with firm and plump skin, and feel soft when touched.
- It is best to choose tomatoes that still have their stems, as these are freshly picked and still fresh.
- Do not choose tomatoes that are mushy, bruised, or have black spots on them.
- Avoid tomatoes that have an unusual sour smell.
How to choose crunchy and delicious cucumbers without bitterness
- You should choose cucumbers that have a bright green color, fairly even, without dark spots or yellowing, as these are signs that the cucumbers have been stored for too long and are starting to spoil.
- You should choose straight cucumbers, not or slightly bent. Cucumbers that are long and evenly sized are the type that has a firm flesh, which will be crunchier than short and round cucumbers.
- Choose cucumbers that are heavy in hand, soft, with smooth skin, without bumps, and prefer smaller ones as they are sweeter than larger cucumbers.
- You should not buy cucumbers that bulge out, are large in the middle, or have a large head and small tail (and vice versa) as these are overripe cucumbers, with many seeds, hard, and not tasty.
How to cook Stir-fried squid with tomatoes and cucumbers
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Prepare and marinate the squid
After buying the squid, wash it thoroughly and let it drain. Then, cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the squid with minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Let it sit for about 1 hour for the squid 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 and then rinse it again to effectively remove the fishy smell.
See details: How to properly clean squid
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Prepare the other ingredients
Soak the cucumber in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Similarly, soak the tomatoes in diluted salt water, then rinse clean and cut into wedges. Wash the chili pepper, remove the stem, and chop it finely.
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Stir-fried Squid
Put a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the marinated squid, stir-frying for about 5 minutes until the squid is firm.
Next, add tomatoes and cucumbers to stir-fry together with the squid. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate into the pan.
Quickly stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.
Plate the dish on a plate, sprinkle chopped chili on top for extra appeal, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
So the delicious dish of squid stir-fried with tomatoes and cucumbers is complete. The squid is crunchy and sweet, while the cucumber is refreshing, blended with the mild sourness of the tomatoes, making it very enticing.
This dish is best enjoyed with white rice!
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