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

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

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2. 
   Step 2

   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.

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3. Step 3

   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.

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4. 
   Step 4

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

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5. 
   Step 5

   Add onion chunks and stir-fry until aromatic.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Add the bird’s eye chili rings.

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7. 
   Step 7

   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.

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8. 
   Step 8

   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.

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9. 
   Step 9

   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.

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10. 
    Step 10

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

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11. 
    Step 11

    Serve and enjoy!

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