Spicy Stir-fried Squid with Rice
Baek Jong-won Style Spicy Stir-fried Squid Recipe – A Delicious Squid Over Rice Bowl
Craving something spicy and invigorating today? Let’s make a delicious spicy stir-fried squid recipe! Stir-fries can be enjoyed as a side dish, but they also make a fantastic meal served over rice, creating a delightful squid over rice bowl. This recipe doesn’t require a separate squid over rice preparation; instead, we first make a flavorful spicy stir-fried squid, inspired by Baek Jong-won’s style, and then simply serve it over rice. Enjoy this easy and satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 1 squid, cleaned (frozen or fresh)
- 4 leaves of cabbage
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 onion
- A little carrot
- 1 hot green chili pepper (like Cheongyang)
- 1/2 red chili pepper
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup water (approx. 50ml)
Spicy Seasoning- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Squid Preparation Tip: If using frozen squid, thaw it first. For a tender texture, peel the squid. Even with the skin on, it’s not overly tough. To easily peel the skin, use a paper towel – it works wonderfully! If you prefer a chewier texture, feel free to leave the skin on.
Step 2
Once the squid is prepared, score it lightly with a knife and cut it into bite-sized pieces. First, cut the squid body in half lengthwise.
Step 3
Make shallow scores about 1 cm apart. If you cut too deeply, the squid might separate easily, so just a light scoring is sufficient.
Step 4
Rotate the squid and score it again in the opposite direction to create a diamond pattern. This helps the seasoning penetrate better and makes it look more appealing.
Step 5
Cut the squid body and tentacles into bite-sized pieces. Remember that squid shrinks when cooked, so cut them a little larger than you’d like the final pieces to be.
Step 6
To make delicious stir-fried squid, we’ll start by making green onion oil. Take about 1/3 of the green onion stalk and chop it finely for the oil.
Step 7
Slice the remaining 2/3 of the green onion diagonally. These pieces will be added to the stir-fry later.
Step 8
Slice half an onion into long strips or dice it into bite-sized pieces. I prefer to dice mine for easier eating.
Step 9
For a spicy kick, thinly slice one hot green chili pepper and half a red chili pepper diagonally.
Step 10
Thinly slice the carrot into small squares. This will add a nice color and crunch.
Step 11
Cut the cabbage into bite-sized squares, similar to the other vegetables.
Step 12
Place all the prepared vegetables into a bowl. Having them ready makes the stir-frying process much smoother.
Step 13
Now, let’s make the spicy seasoning! Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to a bowl.
Step 14
Add 2 tablespoons of red chili flakes (gochugaru) to establish the spicy base.
Step 15
Add 1 tablespoon of red chili paste (gochujang) for a deeper flavor and vibrant color.
Step 16
Finally, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to balance the flavors.
Step 17
Mix all the seasoning ingredients well until combined. This creates your flavorful squid stir-fry sauce. If you prefer less salt, you can slightly reduce the amount of soy sauce.
Step 18
Heat about 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 19
Add the finely chopped green onions to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 20 seconds, or until fragrant, to create green onion oil. This infuses the oil with a wonderful aroma.
Step 20
Once the green onion oil is ready, add the prepared squid to the pan. Stir-fry for about 50% of the way, just until the color changes slightly. We will cook it further with the vegetables, so avoid overcooking the squid at this stage to prevent it from becoming tough.
Step 21
When the squid is partially cooked, add all the prepared seasoning sauce. Pour in about 1/4 cup of water. This will help the sauce distribute evenly and prevent it from burning.
Step 22
Once the sauce is well combined with the squid, add all the pre-cut vegetables (green onion, onion, carrot, cabbage, chili peppers) to the pan.
Step 23
Continue to stir-fry everything together for just a little longer, about 1-2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the squid is fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the squid rubbery and the vegetables mushy.
Step 24
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for added nutty flavor and aroma.
Step 25
Finish by sprinkling 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the top. Your delicious spicy stir-fried squid is ready! Serve it generously over a bowl of hot rice for a satisfying squid over rice meal.
