Description
Learn how to make delicious Spicy Stir-fried Squid at home with our easy recipe! Discover the perfect balance of flavors and spice in this savory dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid (cleaned and cut into rings) (450 g)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1 red chili (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar (5 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper (1 gram)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onions (sliced) (30 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro (chopped) (15 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) bell pepper (sliced) (75 grams)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan.
- Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add the sliced red chili and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat to high and add the squid rings to the pan.
- Stir-fry the squid for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn opaque.
- Add the sliced bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
- Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the pan.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients and coat the squid.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
- Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Remove the pan from heat and mix in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the spicy stir-fried squid immediately while hot.
