Stir-Fried Squid with Bok Choy: A Delicious Recipe for Healthy Blood Vessels
Stir-Fried Squid with Bok Choy for Vascular Health
Today, I’m sharing a delicious stir-fried squid recipe using bok choy, which is excellent for vascular health and preventing blood clots. The combination of the crisp bok choy and chewy squid is superb, and the simple cooking method makes it easy for anyone to follow. I’ve prepared a video of the cooking process, so turn up the volume and cook along with me while learning about the benefits of bok choy!
Main Ingredients- Bok choy 162g (approx. 100g after trimming)
- Cleaned squid 135g
- 1 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil (Korean sesame oil)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, we’ll prepare the bok choy. Trim the tough ends of the bok choy and wash it thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. After trimming, it should weigh about 100g. This prepared bok choy is now ready for cooking.
Step 2
Clean the fresh squid thoroughly, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Typically, the body can be cut into rings, and the tentacles into manageable lengths. We want to preserve its chewy texture.
Step 3
Now, let’s create the aromatic base for our delicious stir-fry: fragrant scallion and garlic oil. Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced green onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir-fry slowly, making sure not to burn the scallions and garlic, until a gentle aroma is released. This step is crucial for building flavor.
Step 4
Once the scallion and garlic oil is golden and fragrant, add the prepared squid to the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. You’ll see the squid start to change color as it cooks. Be careful not to overcook the squid, as it can become tough.
Step 5
Once the squid is well coated with the oil and lightly sautéed, add the trimmed bok choy to the pan and stir-fry together over high heat. As the bok choy begins to wilt slightly, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for a boost of umami. Stir-fry quickly to combine all ingredients.
Step 6
When the bok choy is tender yet still slightly crisp, turn off the heat. Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon of perilla oil for a nutty aroma and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gently mix everything together, and your delicious stir-fried squid with bok choy is ready! It’s best enjoyed immediately while hot.
