Thai-style Squid
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. I want to show you a simple way not only to clean squid, but also how to cook it quickly and deliciously in Asian style. The dish turns out incredibly flavorful and delicious, both hot and cold. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Thaw the large squid in advance. Peel the onion, garlic, and ginger, and remove the seeds from the bell pepper.
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Step 2
Bring the kettle to a boil, pour hot water over the squid in a deep bowl, and let it sit for one minute; this will make it easier to remove the skin and membrane.
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Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add onion sliced into half-moons and bell pepper cut into thin strips, and sauté for about a minute.
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Step 4
Clean the squid by removing the membranes, remove the chitinous vein inside, and cut it into thin strips as well. Transfer it to a frying pan together with the garlic and ginger grated on a fine grater.
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Step 5
As soon as the squid turns slightly white, immediately pour in soy sauce that is not too salty, add rice vinegar or lemon juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. You can add a little hot pepper for extra piquancy.
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Step 6
Add a little water and cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, no longer.
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Step 7
The finished Thai-style squid appetizer can be served hot or cold.