Master the art of making the most delicious STIR-FRIED SQUID WITH GREEN BEANS for your husband at home

As the weekend approaches and the family gathers, have you thought about what to cook for everyone? Today, PasGo will share with you a brilliant method for making stir-fried squid with green beans that will earn praises from all. Especially if you want to nourish your husband, this dish is perfect. Let's make this dish right away.

•  Preparation and ingredient preparation time: about 20 - 30 minutes
•  Cooking time: Approximately 10-15 minutes

Master the secret to making crispy and delicious stir-fried squid with green beans without turning mushy

Squid is a nutritious food rich in protein and essential minerals such as Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, and Selenium, promoting good health. Meanwhile, green beans are packed with protein and healthy fats. Knowing how to combine them makes a delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly dish effortlessly. The method for making stir-fried squid with green beans is much simpler compared to other squid dishes, with easily accessible ingredients that are also budget-friendly.

1. Ingredients.

Ingredients for making stir-fried squid with green beans for 4 people include:

- Fresh squid tubes: 500 grams.

- Green beans: 300 grams.

- Garlic: 1 bulb.

- Dried shallots: 1 bulb.

- Spring onions: 5 branches.

- Seasonings: table salt, fish sauce, vegetable oil, seasoning powder, and chicken broth,…

- Utensils: Deep frying pan.

Note: To make stir-fried squid with green beans, you can choose your favorite fresh squid, such as tube squid, cuttlefish, or leaf squid. It's advisable to select pre-prepared fresh squid to save time in the cooking process. However, ensure it is still fresh and avoid buying stale ones, as the dish's flavor will significantly suffer. When it comes to green beans, choose wisely, avoiding artificially grown varieties. (If you can make your own green beans, even better).

It's recommended to choose pre-prepared fresh squid to save time in the cooking process. However, ensure it is still fresh and avoid buying stale ones, as the dish's flavor will significantly suffer. When it comes to green beans, choose wisely, avoiding artificially grown varieties. (If you can make your own green beans, even better).

Tip for making delicious stir-fried squid with green beans: choose fresh and quality squid

How to differentiate between clean and chemically treated green beans:

- Regarding size: Clean green beans, untainted by chemicals, are usually only half the length of commercially treated green beans.

- Regarding appearance: Chemically treated green beans may appear plump and enticing, but they are brittle and prone to breakage. The sprouts are often small, sometimes even lacking sprouts on the beanstalk.

Clean green beans without chemicals have a slender and long profile, with more resilient fibers, and may appear less visually appealing. Fresh green beans feel crisp to the touch, release minimal moisture when stir-fried, and have a delightful bean aroma when consumed.

- Regarding roots: Chemical-free green beans have long, thread-like roots, while commercially treated ones either lack roots or have very short ones.

- Regarding leaves: Clean green beans have open leaves or, when viewed from the outside, display yellow or green sprouts. In contrast, chemically treated green beans have tightly closed sprouts.

Clean green beans have a pale white color, long stems, and are flexible but resistant to breaking.

- Regarding color: Chemically treated green beans exhibit a glossy white color, appearing highly appealing, whereas regular green beans have a pale white or milky color.

2. Preparing the ingredients for stir-fried squid with green beans.

Preparing fresh squid

- Wash the purchased squid thoroughly with diluted saltwater to eliminate any fishy odor and let it drain to remove excess water.

- Use a cross-hatch pattern on the diamond-shaped squid body to make it visually appealing when stir-fried, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

 Prepare the fresh squid

Prepare the green beans, vegetables, and squid for stir-frying

- Remove old leaves and roots from the spring onions, then wash them thoroughly and cut into small sections about 1 cm in length.

- Peel the skin off the purple onions and dry garlic, wash them thoroughly, then crush and finely chop them.

- Clean the skin of the green beans, wash them with water, and then set them aside to air dry.

3. Three steps to make crispy and delicious stir-fried squid with green beans, not mushy.

Step 1: Sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant.

Heat the pan on the stove, let it become hot, then pour cooking oil in. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, add finely chopped garlic and onions and sauté until fragrant.

Sauté garlic and onions with cooking oil until fragrant

Step 2: Sauté the squid

In the same pan, add the prepared squid and stir-fry over high heat. Quickly and evenly flip until the squid becomes firm. Then, add the cleaned green beans and continue stir-frying.

Note: You can marinate the squid with seasoning powder, finely chopped garlic and onions for about 10 minutes to let the squid absorb the flavors before stir-frying. Alternatively, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant, then add the squid and stir-fry together before seasoning.

Stir-fry the squid over high heat until firm

Step 3. Complete the dish stir-fried squid with green beans.

Season with seasoning powder, fish sauce, salt, and chicken broth to taste. Stir well. Continue stirring for about 3 more minutes until the beans and squid are cooked. Add some chopped spring onions.

4. Presenting and savoring the delicious crispy stir-fried squid with green beans.

Use a plate, scoop out the stir-fried squid with green beans. Sprinkle a bit of ground pepper on top to enhance the aroma and appeal.

Requirement: The squid should be naturally crispy, well-infused with flavors, the green beans cooked but not mushy, and firm. Your husband will surely love it right after the first bite.

The stir-fried squid with green beans is not only fragrant and delicious but also good for your health.

The stir-fried squid with green beans must be enjoyed right away while it's still hot for the best taste. You can pair it with steamed white rice or savor it as a delightful snack.

Wishing you success and a delicious experience with this stir-fried squid with green beans recipe!

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Cheers!

Presenting: Phương Thùy & The PasGo Crew

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