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Squid, a nutrient-rich seafood choice, often a favorite among homemakers for various family dishes. Let's join PasGo in the kitchen today to enrich your family's steamed menu with squid steamed in beer, ginger lemongrass squid, squid steamed with fresh onions, and crispy betel leaf-wrapped squid, all effortlessly made at home.
1. Lemongrass squid steamed
Ingredients for ginger lemongrass squid steamed
- Fresh squid: 700g
- Fresh ginger: 2 bulbs
- Lemongrass: 3 stalks
- Chili, garlic, lime
- Seasonings: Fish sauce, MSG, sugar
- Steamer pot
Ingredients for lemongrass squid steamed
Instructions for preparing lemongrass squid steamed
- Clean and prepare the squid. For large squid, slice into pieces about the size of a finger joint, arrange whole if small. Crush and slice lemongrass into segments, peel and wash ginger, then slice thinly.
- Arrange ginger and lemongrass in a steaming tray or dish. Place squid on top, layer ginger and spring onions on the surface, then steam in a steamer pot for 10 minutes until cooked. Transfer squid to a plate.
Finished product of lemongrass squid steamed
Lemongrass squid steamed retains the tender sweetness of squid meat, enhanced with the fragrant aroma of lemongrass, ginger, and crunchy fresh onions, truly enticing.
When eating, dip the squid in lemon pepper salt or chili sauce to elevate the flavor!
Finished product of lemongrass squid steamed
2. Squid steamed in betel leaves
Ingredients for squid steamed in betel leaves
- Medium-sized egg squid or tube squid: 500g
- Betel leaves: 10 leaves
- Ginger: 1 bulb
- Lemongrass: 2 stalks
- Seasonings: Lime, salt, chili, bouillon powder, white wine
Instructions for preparing squid steamed in betel leaves
- Clean the squid.
- Wash and pat dry the betel leaves. Slice 3 leaves thinly, and arrange the rest evenly on a plate.
- Peel the ginger, crush and slice the lemongrass into segments.
- Place a pot on the stove, pour 500ml of water into it. Add ginger, lemongrass, and 2 tablespoons of white wine. Bring to a boil, then add the squid and continue cooking until it boils vigorously. Turn off the heat. Once the squid is cooked, remove it and place it on the plate with betel leaves, then sprinkle finely sliced betel leaves on top.
Finished product of squid steamed in betel leaves
Squid steamed in betel leaves is aromatic and tantalizing. When enjoying it, you'll experience the fragrance of betel leaves blending with the deliciously chewy and flavorful squid.
Finished product of squid steamed in betel leaves
3. Squid steamed in beer
Ingredients for squid steamed in beer
- Fresh squid: 1kg (preferably choose slimy or egg squid)
- Beer: 2 cans
- Lemongrass: 5 stalks
- Seasonings: Star anise, chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, MSG, sugar, chili, lime, peppercorns
- Steamer pot
Ingredients for squid steamed in beer
Instructions for preparing squid steamed in beer
- Peel and crush the mature lemongrass, then cut into 5cm pieces.
- Place a steamer pot on the stove, pour beer into the pot, place the steaming rack inside, then sprinkle a layer of lemongrass followed by placing the squid on top. Cover tightly and steam for 10 minutes until the squid is cooked. Avoid over-steaming to prevent the squid from becoming dry and tough, losing its sweetness.
Finished product of squid steamed in beer
The squid, after steaming, carries the aroma of beer blending with the scent of lemongrass and ginger, tasting even better when served with ginger fish sauce.
Finished product of squid steamed in beer
4. Squid steamed with onions
Ingredients for squid steamed with onions
- Fresh squid: 500g
- Spring onions: 150g
- Ginger: 1 bulb
- Bird's eye chili: 2 fruits
- Seasonings: Ground black pepper, salt, bouillon powder, soy sauce
Instructions for preparing squid steamed with onions
- Wash and cut spring onions into segments, slice ginger and bird's eye chili.
- Clean the squid, then cut into medium-sized pieces. Marinate with 1 teaspoon of bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, a pinch of ground pepper for 15 minutes. Mix the marinated squid with spring onions, chili, and ginger.
- Place a steamer pot on the stove, steam the squid in a steaming tray or dish over boiling water for 5 minutes until cooked. Transfer the squid to a plate and enjoy while hot for the best aroma and flavor.
Finished product of squid steamed with onions
Squid steamed with onions is deliciously fragrant, richly sweet, and enticingly aromatic. Don't wait any longer, make it now for your family to enjoy together!
Finished product of squid steamed with onions
