Savory and Sweet Soy-Glazed Dried Shredded Squid Stir-Fry
Easy Recipe for Delicious Soy-Glazed Dried Shredded Squid
Here’s a recipe for a wonderfully savory and slightly sweet soy-glazed dried shredded squid stir-fry. It’s a delightful dish that will surely satisfy your cravings!
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squid (Jwi-po), 2-3 sheets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Dried anchovies (for broth), 1 handful (heads and guts removed)
- Cheongyang chili pepper, 1 (thinly sliced)
- Garlic, 2-3 cloves (thinly sliced)
Seasoning- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 1 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Sesame oil, a drizzle
- Toasted sesame seeds, a sprinkle (for extra nuttiness)
- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 1 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Sesame oil, a drizzle
- Toasted sesame seeds, a sprinkle (for extra nuttiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dried shredded squid. Cut it into manageable, bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm wide. Remember that the squid will shrink slightly during cooking, so it’s a good idea to prepare a bit more than you think you’ll need.
Step 2
To remove any unpleasant taste from the dried anchovies, pluck off their heads and carefully split them in half to remove the internal guts. This step ensures a clean, savory flavor without any bitterness.
Step 3
Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Slice the Cheongyang chili pepper into thin rounds. This pepper will add a pleasant, mild heat and aroma. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili pepper based on your spice preference.
Step 4
Lightly grease a heated pan with a little cooking oil. Add the sliced garlic first and sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Once the garlic aroma is released, add the soy sauce and oligosaccharide. Let the sauce come to a gentle boil.
Step 5
As the sauce begins to bubble, add the prepared dried shredded squid, dried anchovies, and sliced chili pepper to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry quickly to ensure the squid and anchovies are evenly coated with the sauce before they burn. Once everything is well-coated, turn off the heat. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a wonderful nutty finish. Your delicious soy-glazed dried shredded squid stir-fry is now ready to enjoy!
