Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Squid with Aromatic Scallion Oil
Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Squid with Aromatic Scallion Oil
Delicious Stir-fried Squid Infused with Fragrant Scallion Oil
This stir-fried squid dish achieves its delicious flavor simply by using fragrant scallion oil, without needing any special ingredients. It’s a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients- 2 squids (cleaned)
- 2 stalks of scallions
- 1/2 onion
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1-2 Tbsp red pepper paste (gochujang, adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- Sesame oil, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced scallions and stir-fry quickly until fragrant. This process creates the aromatic scallion oil base for the dish.
Step 2
Cut the cleaned squid into bite-sized pieces (about 2cm wide). In a bowl, combine the squid with 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, 1-2 tablespoons of red pepper paste, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Slice the onion. Add the marinated squid to the pan with the fragrant scallions. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry until the squid begins to cook. Then, add the sliced onions and toss everything together quickly.
Step 4
Continue to stir-fry over high heat, allowing the spicy and sweet sauce to coat the squid and onions evenly. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the liquid reduces, which will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in a little sesame oil for extra aroma. Your delicious stir-fried squid, with its perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors, and the wonderful aroma of scallions, is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it over hot rice or as a delightful side dish with drinks!
