Tender Squid and Savory Pork Belly Stir-fry: A Flavorful Fusion Recipe 🦑🐷
Transform Leftover Pork Belly! A Deliciously Spicy and Sweet Squid and Pork Belly Stir-fry
Got some delicious pork belly left over from yesterday? Don’t let it go to waste! We’re introducing a savory and sweet ‘Squid and Pork Belly Stir-fry’ recipe that brings together tender squid and rich pork belly in a fantastic combination. With simple ingredients and an easy cooking process, it’s perfect for a satisfying meal or a delightful snack alongside a drink. You can whip this up in no time, so let’s get started!
Main Ingredients
- 2 squid bodies
- 300g pork belly
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 onion
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 10g)
- 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced or minced)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, approx. 30g)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 45ml)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 10g)
- 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced or minced)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, approx. 30g)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (approx. 45ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s create the magical sauce that will elevate your dish. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 5 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced or minced is great), 2 tablespoons of gochujang, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Use a spoon or a whisk to mix everything thoroughly until well combined and smooth. Ensuring the sauce is lump-free is key. This pre-made sauce will add a wonderful depth of flavor to your ingredients.
Step 2
Now, let’s start the stir-frying process. Place the cleaned squid bodies and the prepared pork belly into a large bowl. Pour all the delicious sauce you made earlier over them. Gently mix everything with your hands, massaging the sauce into the squid and pork belly until evenly coated. Letting it marinate for about 5 minutes will allow the flavors to penetrate deeper, resulting in an even tastier stir-fry. Next, transfer the marinated squid and pork belly into a preheated frying pan set over high heat. Stir-frying on high heat helps to seal in the juices and develop a wonderful smoky flavor.
Step 3
Once the pork belly and squid are partially cooked and releasing a delicious aroma, it’s time to add the vegetables. Add the roughly chopped carrot and onion all at once. Continue to stir-fry over high heat just until the vegetables are slightly crisp-tender; you don’t want them to become too soft. Be mindful not to overcook the vegetables, as you want to preserve their fresh crunch! Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly and everything is cooked through. Your ‘Squid and Pork Belly Stir-fry’ is now ready – it’ll look as appetizing as it tastes! Serve it over warm rice for a delicious rice bowl, or enjoy it as a fantastic accompaniment to a cold beer.
