Quick Squid Stew
My dad used to come home with too much sotong. This 15-minute squid stew is how I clear the fridge fast. Only one pot, minimal cleanup, big flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 2 cm knob of ginger , bruised
- 3 stalks spring onions , use only lower white portion, cut into 5 cm lengths
- 2 large squids , cleaned and cut into thick 2 cm rings
Stewing liquid
- ½ cup dark soy sauce
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp sugar
Finishing vegetables
- 2 red chillies , cut into 5 cm lengths
- 15 snow peas , trimmed
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium fire. Stir-fry ginger and spring onions till softened and fragrant, about 1 to 2 mins.
- Add stewing liquid (mixed well) and bring to the boil. Lower fire and simmer for 10 mins.
- Add squid and stew over medium-low fire for 3 mins.
- Add chillies and snow peas, and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 mins. Dish out and serve immediately.