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ไทยHow to make dried squid stir-fried with onion is not overly complicated, but to get squid that is moderately soft and chewy, well seasoned, while the onion still keeps its crunchy sweetness, you need to choose quality dried squid, prepare it properly, and stir-fry it for the right amount of time. In this article, Ola Squid will guide you in detail through preparing the ingredients, choosing dried squid, the cooking steps, and tips to help the dish turn out flavorful, not tough, and full of flavor.
Ingredients for dried squid stir-fried with onion
To prepare the dish dried squid stir-fried with onion for about 3-4 people, you need to fully prepare the ingredients below. Depending on your taste, you can adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your preference.
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Dried squid | 300-350 g |
| Onion | 2 bulbs |
| Celery | 100-150 g |
| Cilantro | A little |
| Scallion | A little |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Fresh ginger | 1 small piece |
| White wine | 1-2 tablespoons |
| Seasoning powder | To taste |
| MSG | To taste |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
How to choose good dried squid and fresh ingredients
To make dried squid stir-fried with onion taste great, besides the cooking method, ingredient quality also matters a lot. Below are the criteria to help you choose good dried squid and fresh vegetables before starting to cook.
How to choose dried squid
- Observe the color and shape: Choose squid with an ivory-white belly and a light pink back with natural black spots. The body should be thick and straight, with the head and tentacles firmly attached to the body, not broken or loose.
- Check by hand and by smell: Good squid has a dry surface that doesn’t stick to your hand but still has some flexibility. When you smell it, it has the characteristic aroma of dried seafood, with no musty or chemical smell.
- Try grilling or soaking: When grilled, quality squid releases a fragrant aroma, the flesh expands evenly, and it tears easily into fibers. If soaked in water, the squid still keeps its chewiness and doesn’t become crumbly or unusually mushy.
How to choose onion and accompanying vegetables
- Onion: Choose bulbs that are evenly round, feel firm in hand, with a thin, dry, glossy skin in a light golden-brown color. Avoid bulbs that have sprouted, are bruised, or have a soft base.
- Celery, scallion, and cilantro: Choose ones that are fresh green in color with firm stems, and leaves that are not wilted or bruised, so the dish keeps its crunch and aroma after stir-frying.
Steps to make dried squid stir-fried with onion
Once you’ve fully prepared the ingredients, simply follow the steps below to make a fragrant, flavorful dried squid stir-fried with onion. While cooking, stir-fry on high heat and toss quickly so the squid keeps its chewy tenderness and the onion stays crunchy and sweet.
Step 1 – Prepare the ingredients
Rinse the dried squid briefly, then soak it in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until it softens to the right degree. After that, rinse it again with water mixed with ginger and a little white wine to remove the fishy smell, drain, then tear or cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges; cut the celery into pieces about 4-5 cm long; wash the scallion and cilantro, then chop them finely. Peel the garlic and mince it finely to prepare for the sautéing step.
Step 2 – Sauté the aromatics
Heat a pan with cooking oil, add the minced garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant. Once the garlic is fragrant, add a little shredded ginger and stir quickly so the dish is fragrant and has less fishy smell.
Step 3 – Stir-fry the dried squid
Add the dried squid to the pan and stir evenly over medium-high to high heat for about 2-3 minutes. Continue seasoning with seasoning powder, oyster sauce, a little sugar, and ground pepper, then stir quickly so the squid is evenly coated with seasoning.
Step 4 – Add the onion and finish the dish
Add the onion and celery to the pan and stir quickly for about 1-2 minutes so the vegetables are just cooked through but still crunchy. Finally, add the scallion and cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat and plate the dish.
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Tips for tender, delicious dried squid stir-fried with onion
For the dried squid stir-fried with onion to taste great and keep its characteristic chewy tenderness, you need to pay attention from the soaking stage to the stir-frying time. A few small tips below will help the dish become more flavorful, appealing, and visually appetizing.
- Soak the squid for the right amount of time: Only soak the squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes so it softens to the right degree. Soaking too long will make the squid mushy, while soaking too little will leave it tough and hard to season.
- Stir-fry the squid on high heat: After sautéing the garlic until fragrant, add the squid and stir-fry quickly on high heat for about 2-3 minutes. Don’t stir-fry for too long, as the squid will lose moisture and become tough.
- Add the onion last: The onion only needs to be stir-fried for about 1-2 minutes to be just cooked through. This way, the onion keeps its natural crunchy sweetness without becoming mushy or losing its color.
- Don’t cover the pan while stir-frying: Covering the pan traps steam, causing the squid and onion to release too much water. So, stir evenly on high heat and keep the pan uncovered throughout the cooking process.
- Season moderately: Dried squid already has a naturally rich, sweet flavor, so there’s no need to add too much seasoning. Seasoning just enough will keep the dish balanced and preserve the characteristic flavor of the squid and onion.
Hopefully, through this article, you now know how to make dried squid stir-fried with onion that’s fragrant and flavorful, with simple steps you can do right at home. If you’re looking for a source of quality dried squid, check out more products at Ola Squid and choose the type of squid that suits your needs and taste!
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