Stir-fried Squid with Onion Soy Sauce

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Squid with Onion Soy Sauce step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Clean the squid thoroughly, removing the ink sac and cartilage.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Prepare aromatics: slice ginger and garlic, cut scallion whites into sections and greens into葱花 (chopped), cut onion into chunks, slice bird’s eye chili into rings.

3. Step 3 Detail

   In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp light soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp white sugar. Stir to dissolve and set aside.

4. 
   Step 4 Detail

   Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add sliced ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

5. 
   Step 5 Detail

   Add onion chunks and stir-fry until aromatic.

6. 
   Step 6 Detail

   Add the bird’s eye chili rings.

7. 
   Step 7 Detail

   Pour in the prepared sauce mixture, add scallion whites, and toss a few times to coat the onion. Turn off the heat and transfer everything (sauce and onion together) to a plate.

8. 
   Step 8 Detail

   Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the squid rings and blanch for about 10–15 seconds (until they curl and turn opaque). Drain well and arrange directly on top of the onion sauce mixture in the plate.

9. 
   Step 9 Detail

   Return to wok: Clean the wok or use a fresh one. Heat a little oil, then return the onion sauce mixture and blanched squid rings to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously over high heat.

10. 
    Step 10 Detail

    Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chili powder (omit if you don’t like heat), and toss using residual heat until evenly combined.

11. 
    Step 11 Detail

    Serve and enjoy!