Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Squid: The Ultimate Recipe
Master the Art of Delicious Stir-Fried Squid at Home
We’ve made a delicious stir-fried squid that’s perfect with rice or as a snack with drinks! Introducing our spicy and flavorful squid stir-fry, made by mixing the sauce and cooking it right away. Its irresistible sweet and spicy kick will have you coming back for more.
Main Ingredients- 2 squid, cleaned
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 potato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 green onion, diagonally sliced
- 5 Korean chili peppers (cheongyang peppers), diagonally sliced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
Sauce- 3-4 Tbsp red chili powder (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness preference)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (like canola oil)
- 3-4 Tbsp red chili powder (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness preference)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (like canola oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Clean the squid thoroughly and then slice it into bite-sized pieces, about the length and thickness of your fingers. Slicing them not too thin or thick ensures a pleasant texture after cooking.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wide pan. Add the sliced squid and minced garlic. Then, add all of the prepared stir-fry sauce ingredients (red chili powder, soy sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper). Stir-fry over high heat until the squid turns a vibrant red and is evenly coated with the sauce. This quick cooking method helps retain the squid’s tender texture.
Step 3
Once the squid is coated in the sauce and has a tempting color, add all the prepared vegetables (onion, potato, carrot). Continue to stir-fry, mixing everything together with a spatula until the vegetables are well combined with the squid.
Step 4
If you want the potatoes to cook faster, reduce the heat to low after adding the vegetables and cover the pan for a few minutes. This allows the potatoes to soften without burning the other ingredients. The covered cooking also helps the flavors meld beautifully. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of black pepper for an aromatic finish. Your delicious stir-fried squid is now ready! Serve hot over steamed rice.
