Squid with Black Bean Sauce
Squid with Black Bean Sauce is a delicious dish of tender squid stir fry in a rich, savory sauce made from fermented black beans. Quick and flavorful, it delivers a satisfying blend of taste and texture.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 oz (300g) fresh cleaned squid
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
- 1/2 yellow onion (cut into pieces)
- 2 red chili (cut into pieces)
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (rinsed and mashed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion (white part only)
- sugar (optional, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
Cut each squid body in half lengthwise, then slice into 1.5-inch (3 cm) squares, scoring the surface lightly in a crisscross pattern. Slice the tentacles in half lengthwise.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients of the Sauce.
- 3
In a pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add the squid and blanch 10 seconds or as soon as the squid turns white (but not entirely cooked). Drain, shaking out all the excess water. Set them aside.
- 4
Heat a wok or skillet over high heat Swirl in the oil, add the garlic, onion, red chili, fermented black beans and stir-fry for 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant.
- 5
Add the squid and give it a quick toss before adding the Sauce. Stir-fry for about 5 seconds, add the scallions. Turn off the heat and toss everything until evenly coated with the sauce. Dish out and serve immediately.