Simple and Flavorful Lemongrass Chili Squid Recipe

Lemongrass chili squid is a favorite dish known for its delicious flavor and nutritional richness. Learn how to make this simple yet surprisingly enticing dish with PasGo - the leading restaurant reservation and discount platform in Vietnam!

Preparation and cooking time: about 1 hour

Easy and nutritious lemongrass chili squid recipe

The biggest challenge with the spicy lemongrass squid dish is how to prevent the squid from becoming rubbery, ensuring a crispy, flavorful texture. Our perfected recipe below will address these issues, promising a delicious outcome every time.

1. Ingredients:

- Fresh squid tubes: 500g.

- Lemongrass: 3 stalks.

- Chive blossoms: 2 sprigs

- Shallots: 2 bulbs

- Garlic: 1 bulb

- Bird's eye chili: 2 peppers

- Ginger: 1 small knob

- Satay sauce: 1-2 teaspoons

- Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon

- Seasonings: Cooking oil, seasoning powder, broth powder, MSG...

- Utensils: Deep frying pan.

 Ingredients for delicious lemongrass chili squid

2. How to make delicious lemongrass chili squid:

Step 1. Prepare the ingredients.

- Peel and thinly slice lemongrass.

- Peel and thinly slice ginger. Wash and chop chive blossoms.

- Peel and finely chop shallots and garlic.

- Wash and thinly slice 1 chili, deseed and julienne another, soak in cold water.

Preparation of lemongrass chili squid ingredients

- Clean the squid, wash with a little white wine to remove fishy odor. Use a sharp knife to make several shallow cuts along the body of the squid (do not cut through), then slice the squid into bite-sized pieces.

- Marinate the squid with ½ chopped shallot, finely chopped garlic, and sliced ginger, add a few slices of chili and a pinch of seasoning powder. Mix the squid well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Preparing fresh squid

Step 2. Cooking lemongrass chili squid.

- Sauté dried shallots with some cooking oil until fragrant, add lemongrass and continue sautéing until fragrant, then add chili and sauté together, add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon seasoning powder, then transfer to a plate.

- Using the same pan, heat up with a little cooking oil, sauté the remaining garlic until fragrant, then add the squid and stir-fry over high heat.

- When the squid is nearly cooked, quickly add lemongrass and continue to sauté, add 1 teaspoon satay sauce, stir well, then season with additional seasoning to taste.

- Stir-fry until the squid is cooked, add chopped chive blossoms. Turn off the heat, transfer the lemongrass chili squid to a plate and garnish for visual appeal.

 How to make delicious and nutritious lemongrass chili squid

Step 3. Let's enjoy this enticing lemongrass chili squid dish.

Place the squid on a plate, you can serve it with hot rice or as a delightful appetizer. The squid is crispy, tender, not chewy, perfectly cooked, infused with the fragrant and spicy flavor of chili. The golden crispy lemongrass adds an extra dimension to the dish, making it even more appealing, especially suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

Enjoy crispy and delicious lemongrass chili squid, not fishy.

A little tip for making lemongrass chili squid

- Choose fresh squid tubes: vibrant green, firm skin (squid that has turned slightly greenish, soft flesh, head not tightly attached to the body, very fishy smell).

- Fry golden sliced lemongrass with oil to enhance its fragrance and appeal compared to using minced lemongrass.

It's easy to prepare a fragrant, delicious, and nutritious lemongrass chili squid dish for the whole family, isn't it, folks? Let's get cooking right away.

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Wishing you success and a delightful meal.

Best regards.

Doan & Phuong Thuy.