Savory Soy Sauce Braised Dried Squid Strips
How to Make Delicious Soy Sauce Dried Squid Strips
This is a side dish of dried squid strips, often made for children. The key is to prepare the soy sauce mixture and boil it first, then add the dried squid strips and toss. This results in a surprisingly delicious soy sauce-braised dried squid. It’s a perfect accompaniment to rice!
Ingredients- Dried squid strips 350g
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, to soften the dried squid strips and remove any unwanted odor, briefly soak them in hot water for about 10 seconds, then immediately drain. Be careful not to soak them for too long, as they can become tough. Gently pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add soy sauce (2 Tbsp), sesame oil (2 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), cooking wine (1 Tbsp), and minced garlic (1 Tbsp). Stir the ingredients together as they heat up. Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to very low and let it cook for about 1 minute. Pre-boiling the sauce allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a deeper taste.
Step 3
After the sauce has simmered, turn off the heat completely. Add the prepared dried squid strips to the pan. Break up any clumps and toss them gently to ensure the sauce coats the squid strips evenly.
Step 4
Mix the squid strips thoroughly with the sauce, as if massaging them, to allow the flavors to penetrate. Using the residual heat from the pan will keep the squid strips moist and help them absorb the sauce well.
Step 5
Now, add mayonnaise (1 Tbsp) to the pan. This will add creaminess and a hint of tang, preventing the dish from becoming too dry and contributing to a softer texture.
Step 6
Mix everything together again until well combined. Ensure all the ingredients and the sauce are harmoniously integrated. The goal is to have the dried squid strips coated beautifully with the glossy sauce.
Step 7
Transfer the finished soy sauce braised dried squid strips to a serving plate. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds as a garnish. The nutty aroma of the sesame seeds will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 8
Your delicious soy sauce braised dried squid strips are ready! They are wonderful served over hot rice as a rice bowl topping or as a side dish. Make this nutritious and crowd-pleasing dish for your family today!
