Spicy Squid Dongbei
Chinese Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine

Spicy Squid Dongbei

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • • 400g squid, cleaned, scored, and cut into pieces
  • • 2 tbsp Sichuan chilli bean paste (doubanjiang)
  • • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 slices ginger
  • • 2 spring onions, cut into sections

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dip the squid in boiling water for 30 seconds and drain well.

2
Phase 2

Get the wok very hot with the oil, then add doubanjiang, garlic, and ginger.

3
Phase 3

Add the squid and toss over high heat for 1 minute.

4
Phase 4

Splash in the cooking wine, then add sugar and salt, tossing continuously.

5
Phase 5

Toss in the spring onion sections and serve immediately.