Squid and Long Beans Stir Fry
Turmeric makes this Squid and Long Beans Stir Fry super flavorful and tasty. Perfect served with a bowl of fluffy steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large squid (without tentacles (about 8 oz / 225g))
- 1 tsp salt ((divided))
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1¼ tsp ground turmeric ((divided))
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 lb long beans ((cut into 2 inch lengths) (450g))
- 1 red chili ((seeded and cut into pieces))
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Cut open the squid. Score the inside with a criss-cross pattern and cut into 1 inch strips. Place in a bowl.
- 2
Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric over the squid. Mix well with a spoon.
- 3
Heat a wok or large fry pan. Add vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the wok or fry pan.
- 4
Add garlic and sauté for 20 seconds. Then add long beans, remaining 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and red chili. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Stir to mix. Then push long beans to one side of the wok or large fry pan.
- 6
Add prepared squid and water. Stir fry for another 2 to 3 minutes or until squid is cooked and curled and long beans are tender.
- 7
Turn off stove and transfer vegetables to a serving dish.