Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Squid Rice Bowl (Baek Jong-won Style)
Mastering the Delicious Squid Rice Bowl with Baek Jong-won’s Super Simple Stir-fried Squid Recipe
Create a delightful squid rice bowl at home with this special recipe from the nation’s favorite chef, Baek Jong-won! The fantastic combination of spicy and sweet stir-fried squid and a soft, Chinese-style fried egg will truly show you why Baek Jong-won’s recipes are so beloved and how incredibly simple and easy they are to follow. From ingredient preparation to the final plating, we’ll guide you with detailed tips perfect for beginners to create a delicious meal.
Main Ingredients- 2 Squids (cleaned and prepped)
- 1 handful of Green Onions (thickly julienned)
- 1/4 Cabbage (thickly julienned)
- 1/2 Onion (thickly julienned)
- 1/4 Carrot (thickly julienned)
- 2 Eggs
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the seasoning sauce for the delicious stir-fried squid. In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Mix these well, excluding the sugar and sesame oil for now. Next, heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan and add the chopped green onions. Slowly stir-fry them over low heat until the fragrant aroma of the scallions infuses the oil, creating ‘scallion oil’. Think of it as gently frying the scallions in oil to bring out their best flavor.
Step 2
Once the scallion oil is ready, add the cleaned squid to the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat. It’s crucial to cook squid quickly over high heat, as overcooking can make it tough and chewy.
Step 3
When the squid starts to turn opaque and whitish, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir-fry it with the squid. The sugar will enhance the squid’s savory flavor and balance the overall seasoning.
Step 4
Now, add the pre-mixed seasoning sauce to the pan. Stir-fry everything together quickly over high heat, ensuring all ingredients are well coated with the sauce. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the sauce. Once done, turn off the heat and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma.
Step 5
Let’s make the Chinese-style fried egg, which is the crowning glory of the squid rice bowl. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Crack the eggs directly into the hot oil. Fry them quickly, aiming for the whites to be cooked while the yolks remain soft and runny, creating a wonderfully soft and rich Chinese-style fried egg.
Step 6
Serve a generous portion of warm rice in a bowl. Top it with the delicious stir-fried squid and vegetables. Place the perfectly fried Chinese-style egg in the center. Finally, garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Your Baek Jong-won style squid rice bowl is complete! It’s a dish that minimizes cooking time while maximizing flavor, offering you the best possible meal.
