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Culinary Explorer
this one is a hit! give it a try!
Ingredients
- For the Squid:
- 1 pound squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced, any color)
- 2 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- For the Marinade/Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Squid:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and ginger (if using), and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the Squid:
- Add the squid to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until it turns opaque.
- Combine with Sauce:
- Pour the marinade over the squid and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the squid to become tender.
- Finish:
- Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy!
Tips
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochugaru.
- You can also add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra texture.