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Savor This Quick Stir-fried Squid with Black Bean

Savor This Quick Stir-fried Squid with Black Bean Delight!

Savor This Quick Stir-fried Squid with Black Bean offers a delightful, vibrant Chinese cuisine experience ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-fry
  • 500 grams Squid Fresh and cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil For frying
  • 1 cup Green Capsicum Sliced
  • 1 piece Red Chilli Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar Balances flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Deepens flavor
  • 100 ml Chicken Stock Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Potato Flour Thickens sauce
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional
  • 150 grams Black Beans Rinsed
  • 1 piece Dried Tangerine Skin Optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Optional

Equipment

  • wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a wok over high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, stirring quickly for about 30 seconds.
  3. Toss in the cleaned squid and stir-fry for around 2-3 minutes until it turns opaque and tender.
  4. Introduce 1 cup of sliced green capsicum and 1 sliced red chilli. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of white sugar, then pour 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and 100 ml of chicken stock.
  6. Mix 1 tablespoon of potato flour with a little water to create a slurry and add this to the pan.
  7. Incorporate 2 chopped green onions and 150 grams of rinsed black beans, giving everything a final toss.
  8. Consider garnishing with a piece of dried tangerine skin for an aromatic finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Cook squid for just 2-3 minutes to keep it tender; overcooking will make it rubbery.

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