Spicy squid with vegetables
4 servings
45 minutes
Spicy squid with vegetables is a dish filled with vibrant flavors and textures. Inspired by European cuisine, this recipe combines tender squid meat with juicy vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of freshness and spiciness. The sautéed vegetables—carrots, onions, and bell peppers—are infused with garlic aroma and chili heat, while the sauce made from tomato paste, honey, and soy sauce adds depth of flavor. Briefly frying the squid preserves its tenderness and natural sweetness. Cooling the dish for 12 hours allows the flavors to develop and meld together, making it perfect for serving as an appetizer or main course. This culinary masterpiece is ideal for those who love rich and spicy dishes that energize and stimulate the appetite.
1
First, cut the cleaned squid into rings. Next, slice the onion into half-rings. Then, cut the bell pepper into strips. Grate the carrot on a fine grater.
- Squid: 700 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
2
Fry the vegetables for 2 minutes in a heated oiled pan. In this order: carrot, onion, bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Chili pepper: 3 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Add tomato paste, honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and 50 ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes while stirring.
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 70 ml
- Water: 50 ml
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
After that, add the squid and fry on high heat for 2 minutes, stirring. Wait for everything to cool down, transfer to a tray, and send to the refrigerator for 12 hours. Enjoy your meal!
- Squid: 700 g