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Spicy Squid (Xiang La You Yu)

Name: Spicy Squid (Xiang La You Yu)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 Squid; 1 Green bell pepper; 0.5 Red bell pepper; 0.5 Yellow bell pepper; 1-2 Garlic; 2 Ginger; to taste Scallion; 8 Pixian Doubanjiang (broad bean paste); 10 Soybean paste; 8 Xiangqi sauce (fermented sauce); 8 Sweet bean paste; 20 Water; 0.5 Cornstarch; to taste MSG

Other★ Easy🌶🌶32min

Prep 12m ·
Cook 20m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Spicy Squid (Xiang La You Yu)

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Squid	1
	Green bell pepper	1
	Red bell pepper	0.5
	Yellow bell pepper	0.5
	Garlic	1-2
	Ginger	2
	Scallion	to taste
	Pixian Doubanjiang (broad bean paste)	8
	Soybean paste	10
	Xiangqi sauce (fermented sauce)	8
	Sweet bean paste	8
	Water	20
	Cornstarch	0.5
	MSG	to taste

A delicious Spicy Squid (Xiang La You Yu) recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Spicy Squid (Xiang La You Yu) step by step

Step 1 Detail

Cut the squid into bite-sized pieces and blanch in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 Detail

Slice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin strips.
Step 3 Detail

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add minced scallion, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
Step 4 Detail

Add the Pixian doubanjiang, soybean paste, Xiangqi sauce, and sweet bean paste. Stir-fry until the mixture is aromatic and the oil turns red.
Step 5 Detail

Add the sliced bell peppers and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 30 seconds, then uncover and stir a few times. Repeat this covering and stirring process several times until the peppers are just tender.
Step 6 Detail

Add the blanched squid and stir-fry briefly to combine with the sauce.
Step 7 Detail

Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour it in and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Step 8 Detail

Turn off the heat, add MSG to taste, and serve immediately.