Secrets to Creating a Flavorful and Aromatic Sweet and Sour Stir-fried Squid Dish

With just simple ingredients, this sweet and sour stir-fried squid dish with a savory, tangy, and sweet sauce combined with crispy squid pieces will make your meal incredibly enticing.

Secrets to Creating a Flavorful and Aromatic Sweet and Sour Stir-fried Squid Dish

Ingredients

– 120g Squid

– 40g Cucumber

– 30g Tomatoes

– 30g Basil

– 5g Chinese chives

– Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, pepper, broth powder, cooking oil…

Instructions for Cooking Sweet and Sour Stir-fried Squid

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

– After purchasing, clean the squid with diluted salt water, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

– Wash the cucumber, tomatoes, and basil thoroughly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.

– Cut the Chinese chives into sections.

Step 2: Marinate the Squid

Marinate the squid with ground pepper, fish sauce, and finely chopped chili, then mix all these ingredients evenly with a fork. Marinate for about 10 - 15 minutes for the squid to absorb the seasoning evenly.

Step 3: Stir-fry the Squid

Heat cooking oil and garlic in a pan, then place it on the stove and sauté until the garlic turns golden and fragrant. Add the squid and stir-fry, season with 1 teaspoon of pepper, a little sugar to caramelize evenly until the squid firms up, then adjust the seasoning to taste. Next, add the cucumber, tomatoes, and basil, stir-fry over high heat until just cooked, then add the Chinese chives, stir for 30 seconds, and turn off the heat.

Sweet and sour stir-fried squid is tender, with the squid retaining its freshness and crunchiness. The tangy taste of basil, tomatoes, and the spiciness of chili blend into a unique flavor. The squid is infused with all the flavors and is deliciously fragrant.

By Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour