Squid with soy sauce
6 servings
30 minutes
Squid with soy sauce is a refined dish that combines the tenderness of seafood with rich Asian notes. Although it belongs to European cuisine, soy sauce adds an Eastern depth of flavor, making the squid appetizingly aromatic. The light caramelization of onions adds a sweet touch that harmonizes with the tender squid meat, while garlic enhances the spiciness. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or an elegant appetizer due to its simple and fast cooking technique. Stir-fried squid retains its firmness and reveals its rich flavor. It pairs well with rice, fresh vegetables, or can serve as a standalone gastronomic highlight.
1
We dip the squid bodies in boiling water for a few minutes and then drain the water through a sieve.
- Squid: 700 g
2
We clean the onion and cut it into half rings.
- Onion: 2 pieces
3
Cut the cooled squid into rings/strips.
- Squid: 700 g
4
Fry the onion in a pan until golden brown
- Onion: 2 pieces
5
Add the squid, mix, and fry everything together for 1 minute.
- Squid: 700 g
6
Add sugar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper (if needed), and mix. Do everything very quickly and on high heat.
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
7
Fry for another 1–2 minutes
8
We squeeze the garlic and mix it (can be without garlic).
- Garlic: 3 cloves
