Spicy Squid and Zucchini Stew with Crispy Squid and Vegetable Pancake
A Delicious Home-Cooked Meal: Spicy Squid and Zucchini Stew Paired with a Savory Squid and Vegetable Pancake
Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal with two fresh squids! Make a spicy and refreshing squid and zucchini stew, along with a chewy and delicious squid and vegetable pancake using squid tentacles and leftover vegetables. This recipe shares tips on how to utilize the whole squid – the body for the stew and the tentacles for the pancake – ensuring no waste. The stew, enhanced with sweet zucchini, boasts a deep flavor, while the pan-fried pancake is perfectly crispy. Complete your meal with this satisfying and flavorful combination.
Ingredients for Spicy Squid and Zucchini Stew- 2 Squids, bodies only (cleaned)
- 1/2 Onion (sliced)
- 1/2 Zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 Green chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1/2 Scallion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- Pinch of Black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Fish sauce or Anchovy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce for soup
- 1 tsp Salt (for adjusting taste)
- 1 liter Anchovy and kelp broth
Ingredients for Crispy Squid and Vegetable Pancake- Tentacles from 2 squids (finely chopped)
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tbsp Pancake mix
- Carrot (finely diced)
- Onion (finely diced)
- Other leftover vegetables (finely diced as desired)
- Tentacles from 2 squids (finely chopped)
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tbsp Pancake mix
- Carrot (finely diced)
- Onion (finely diced)
- Other leftover vegetables (finely diced as desired)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare an anchovy and kelp broth to give the stew a deep, savory flavor. (Optional: For a richer broth, simmer with dried pollack (dipori) as well.)
Step 2
Wash and chop the vegetables for the stew: onion, zucchini, green chili pepper, and scallion. Slice them into appropriate sizes (e.g., sliced, half-moons, diagonally).
Step 3
Clean and prepare the squid bodies for the stew (from 2 squids).
Step 4
In the prepared broth, dissolve the gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, and soy sauce for soup. Bring to a boil over high heat until the seasonings are well mixed.
Step 5
Once the seasoned broth comes to a boil, add the sliced onion and zucchini first and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they soften. Then, add the prepared squid bodies, scallions, and green chili peppers, and simmer further. Season with fish sauce (or anchovy sauce), adjusting the taste with a little salt if needed. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.
Step 6
(Optional) Add a handful of enoki mushrooms in the final stage and simmer briefly for added texture. Your delicious squid and zucchini stew is now complete.
Step 7
The completed squid and zucchini stew offers a wonderful balance of chewy squid, tender zucchini, and a spicy, refreshing broth.
Step 8
To best enjoy the stew, it’s recommended to savor the ingredients and broth separately rather than mixing rice directly into the pot. Ladle the stew into individual bowls and scoop up the broth, seafood, and vegetables together to appreciate their individual flavors.
Step 9
Now, to make the squid and vegetable pancake, finely chop the tentacles from the two squids after cleaning them.
Step 10
Utilize any leftover vegetables you have at home, such as carrots and onions, finely dice them, and mix them with the chopped squid tentacles.
Step 11
Add 3 tablespoons of pancake mix and 1 egg to the finely chopped squid and vegetables. Mix well to form a batter. The moisture from the squid and vegetables should be enough, so no extra water is needed. Adjust the batter consistency so it coats the ingredients well.
Step 12
When frying the pancake, it’s better to make small, round portions rather than one large one. Smaller pancakes are less likely to break when flipping, making them easier to handle.
Step 13
Fry on both sides until golden brown to complete the delicious squid and vegetable pancake.
Step 14
The spicy squid and zucchini stew and the chewy squid and vegetable pancake complement each other perfectly. The mild spiciness of the stew and the savory crispiness of the pancake create a delightful harmony, making for a truly satisfying meal.
