Mint and Herb Squid

This dish brings together the fresh cool taste of mint with the soft chewy texture of squid for a delightful contrast. The sweet scent from the herbs and a touch of savory sauce create a balanced flavor that is both refreshing and satisfying. It is a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a special […]

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Prep
15m
Cook
25m
Total
40m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Mint and Herb Squid

Ingredient Amount
fresh mint leaves to taste
squid to taste
scallions to taste
canned dace with salted black beans to taste
garlic to taste
light soy sauce to taste
sugar a pinch
  • fresh mint leavesto taste
  • squidto taste
  • scallionsto taste
  • canned dace with salted black beansto taste
  • garlicto taste
  • light soy sauceto taste
  • sugara pinch

Cooking StepsHow to cook Mint and Herb Squid step by step

  1. Mint and Herb Squid
    Step 1

    Finely chop the mint leaves, scallions, garlic, and canned dace with black beans. Add light soy sauce and sugar, then mix well to make the sauce.

  2. Mint and Herb Squid
    Step 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the cleaned squid and blanch briefly, then remove immediately.

  3. Mint and Herb Squid
    Step 3

    Heat a pan with oil over high heat. Add the squid and sear both sides.

  4. Mint and Herb Squid
    Step 4

    Spread the prepared sauce over the squid and continue cooking.

  5. Mint and Herb Squid
    Step 5

    Cook until the sauce coats the squid evenly and slightly reduces. Done!

Mint and Herb Squid

This dish brings together the fresh cool taste of mint with the soft chewy texture of squid for a delightful contrast. The sweet scent from the herbs and a touch of savory sauce create a balanced flavor that is both refreshing and satisfying. It is a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a special […]

Ingredients

  • to taste fresh mint leaves
  • to taste squid
  • to taste scallions
  • to taste canned dace with salted black beans
  • to taste garlic
  • to taste light soy sauce
  • a pinch sugar

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the mint leaves, scallions, garlic, and canned dace with black beans. Add light soy sauce and sugar, then mix well to make the sauce.

  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the cleaned squid and blanch briefly, then remove immediately.

  3. Heat a pan with oil over high heat. Add the squid and sear both sides.

  4. Spread the prepared sauce over the squid and continue cooking.

  5. Cook until the sauce coats the squid evenly and slightly reduces. Done!

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