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ไทยDried squid can be prepared in many different ways, from fragrant grilled, richly seasoned stir-fried and braised dishes to sweet and sour salads. Each method creates its own unique flavor, making dried squid a familiar ingredient in family meals. If you are wondering what delicious dishes to make with dried squid, let’s join Ola Squid to explore easy-to-make recipes that suit various tastes right in the article below!
Grilled and stir-fried dried squid dishes
Grilled and stir-fried dried squid are both easy to make, delicious, and flavorful. Here are 4 preparation methods you can try right at home.
Traditional grilled dried squid
Traditional grilled dried squid is a simple preparation method that best highlights the natural sweetness and characteristic aroma of the squid.
Prepared ingredients:
- 1 dried squid
- Grilling rack, gas stove (or charcoal stove)
Quick and easy execution steps are as follows:
Step 1 – Heating the stove: Turn the stove to medium heat, avoiding too high a flame because it will easily burn the outside of the squid while the inside is not yet evenly heated.
Step 2 – Grilling the squid: Place the squid on the rack and grill directly over the fire. During grilling, remember to turn it continuously so that the squid cooks evenly on both sides and releases an appealing aroma.
Step 3 – Shredding or cutting the squid: Depending on the thickness of the squid, grilling time usually ranges from 3-5 minutes. When you see the squid turn a nice yellow color and release an aroma, let it cool then use a pestle to pound it gently to make the squid softer, then shred it or cut it into bite-sized pieces.
>>> See details: How to grill delicious dried squid right at home
Dried squid stir-fried with salt and chili
Dried squid stir-fried with salt and chili is appealing due to the salty and spicy seasoning layer evenly attached to the outside, blending with the characteristic chewy and crispy texture of the squid. The mild spiciness of the chili makes the dish richer, more addictive the more you eat, and very suitable for gatherings.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 1 piece |
| Crispy frying flour | 70g |
| Chicken egg | 1 fruit |
| Minced garlic | 10g |
| Fresh chili | 1-2 fruits |
| Cooking oil | 100ml |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Seasoning powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| MSG | 1/3 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Chili sauce | 10g |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the squid in warm water until soft, then wash it, let it drain, and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 – Coating with flour and frying the squid: Beat the chicken egg, dip the squid through the egg respectively, then coat it with a layer of crispy frying flour. Afterwards, fry the squid in hot oil until lightly golden and crispy on the outside, then take it out to drain.
Step 3 – Making the salt and chili mixture: Sauté garlic with a little cooking oil until fragrant, then add salt, sugar, seasoning powder, pepper, chili sauce, and fresh chili, stirring well over low heat.
Step 4 – Stir-frying the squid: Put the fried squid into the pan, stir well for about 2-3 minutes so that the spice mixture clings around each piece of squid. When the squid has absorbed the flavors, released an aroma, and has a nice color, turn off the stove and enjoy.
Dried squid stir-fried with garlic butter
Dried squid stir-fried with garlic butter is one of the delicious dishes made from dried squid, featuring the buttery richness blending with golden fried garlic, creating a dish that is both rich and attractive. The chewy and fragrant squid strands are evenly coated with a salty-sweet garlic butter sauce, very suitable for snacking or serving with hot rice.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Unsalted butter | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Chili fish sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 10-15 minutes until soft, then wash it, let it drain, and lightly grill it to bring out the aroma. While the squid is still warm, pound it gently and shred it into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Sautéing garlic until fragrant: Heat cooking oil in a pan, add minced garlic and sauté over low heat until the garlic turns lightly golden and releases an aroma.
Step 3 – Stir-frying the squid with butter: Put the shredded squid into the pan, stir well over medium heat until the squid becomes firm. Next, add unsalted butter, sugar, and chili fish sauce, stirring quickly so that the seasoning evenly coats each squid strand.
Step 4 – Completion: Continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes until the squid has a nice golden color, the garlic butter sauce clings evenly and releases an aroma, then turn off the stove. The dish should be enjoyed while warm to fully experience the chewy, fragrant texture and appealing richness.
Dried squid stir-fried with tamarind
Dried squid stir-fried with tamarind stands out with its harmonious sweet and sour taste, coupled with a mild spicy kick from chili and the characteristic chewy fragrance of dried squid. The thick tamarind sauce clings evenly to each squid strand, creating an appetite-stimulating and very easy-to-eat dish.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Ripe tamarind | 50g |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Fish sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced chili | 1 teaspoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Cooking oil | 1 tablespoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 10-15 minutes to soften, then wash and let it drain. You can lightly grill the squid before shredding to enhance its aroma and make it easier to separate into strands.
Step 2 – Making tamarind juice: Put the ripe tamarind into a little warm water, mash thoroughly, and strain through a sieve to extract the juice. Afterward, add sugar and fish sauce, stirring well to create a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor.
Step 3 – Cooking tamarind sauce: Sauté garlic and chili with cooking oil until fragrant, then add the tamarind juice into the pan. Simmer the mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and releases a rich aroma.
Step 4 – Stir-frying the squid with the sauce: Put the shredded squid into the pan, stir well for about 3-5 minutes so that the tamarind sauce coats every strand of squid. When the squid absorbs the flavors, the sauce coats evenly and has a nice color, turn off the stove and enjoy while hot.
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Stir-fried dried squid dishes
Dried squid when combined with various vegetables and familiar ingredients will create rich, delicious stir-fried dishes. You can flexibly change the ingredients so that the dish retains both the chewy fragrance of the squid and the natural sweetness from the vegetables.
Dried squid stir-fried with kohlrabi
Dried squid stir-fried with kohlrabi brings a harmonious combination of the chewy and fragrant squid and the crispy, sweet kohlrabi. The dish is not overly greasy yet rich, suitable to be served with hot rice in family meals.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Kohlrabi | 1 tuber |
| Carrot | 1/2 tuber |
| Shallot | 1 bulb |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Scallion | A little |
| Cooking oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Fish sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Seasoning powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash, let it drain, and lightly grill it. Pound the squid gently and shred it into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Preparing the vegetables: Peel the kohlrabi and carrot, wash them, and slice them into bite-sized matchsticks. Wash the scallions, cut them into sections, and set aside.
Step 3 – Stir-frying the squid: Sauté shallot and garlic with cooking oil until fragrant, add the squid and stir quickly over medium heat until the squid becomes firm. Afterward, season with a little fish sauce and seasoning powder, then transfer the squid onto a plate.
Step 4 – Stir-frying kohlrabi and completion: Put kohlrabi and carrots into the pan, stir quickly until the vegetables are just cooked. Then, return the squid to the pan, stir well for another 1-2 minutes, adjust seasonings, and sprinkle scallions and ground pepper before turning off the stove.
Dried squid stir-fried with onion
Dried squid stir-fried with onion features the characteristic chewy fragrance of squid blending with the mild sweetness and crispy-tender texture of onions. When stir-fried just right, the onions still retain their crispness, the squid absorbs the spices without becoming dry and tough, creating a simple yet very appetizing dish with rice.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Onion | 2 tubers |
| Celery | 100-150g |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Fresh ginger | 1 small knob |
| White wine | 1-2 tablespoons |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Fish sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Scallions, coriander | A little |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash and let it drain. Next, lightly grill the squid, pound it gently to soften the meat, and shred it into bite-sized strands. You can rub the squid with a little white wine and ginger to reduce the fishy odor.
Step 2 – Preparing onions and vegetables: Peel the onions, wash them, and cut them into wedge shapes or bite-sized slices. Celery, scallions, and coriander are also washed, cut into sections, and set aside.
Step 3 – Stir-frying the squid: Heat a pan with cooking oil, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the squid and stir-fry quickly over medium heat. Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, stir well for about 2-3 minutes for the squid to become firm and absorb the spices, then transfer to a plate.
Step 4 – Stir-frying onions: Put onions into the pan, stir quickly over high heat for about 1-2 minutes so the onions are just cooked while still keeping their crispy sweetness. Afterward, add celery and continue stirring well.
Step 5 – Completion: Put the stir-fried squid back into the pan, toss together with onions and celery for about 1 minute. Finally, adjust seasonings to taste, sprinkle pepper, scallions, and coriander, then turn off the stove.
Dried squid stir-fried with cabbage
Dried squid stir-fried with cabbage combines the chewy fragrance of squid with crispy sweet cabbage, creating a simple yet very rice-friendly dish. When stir-fried quickly over high heat, the cabbage is just cooked, still retaining its crispness, while the squid absorbs spices without becoming tough.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Cabbage | 300g |
| Carrot | 1/2 tuber |
| Shallot | 1 bulb |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Scallion | A little |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Fish sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Seasoning powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Cooking oil | 1-2 tablespoons |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash and let it drain. Next, lightly grill the squid, pound it gently to soften the meat, and shred it into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Preparing cabbage: Separate the cabbage into individual leaves, wash them, and slice into bite-sized strips. Peel the carrot, wash it, and slice into thin matchsticks to cook quickly.
Step 3 – Stir-frying the squid: Heat a pan with cooking oil, sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant, then add the squid and stir-fry quickly over medium heat. Add a little oyster sauce and fish sauce, stir well until the squid becomes firm, then transfer to a plate.
Step 4 – Stir-frying cabbage and carrots: Put carrots and cabbage into the pan, turn up the heat and stir quickly for about 2-3 minutes. Season with seasoning powder and oyster sauce to taste, avoiding overcooking which makes the cabbage mushy and releases too much water.
Step 5 – Completion: Put the stir-fried squid back into the pan, mix well with the cabbage for about 1 minute. Finally, sprinkle some scallions and ground pepper, adjust seasonings, and turn off the stove.
Dried squid stir-fried with dried radish
Dried squid stir-fried with dried radish is a harmonious combination of the chewy, fragrant, and rich squid with the mild crispness and natural sweetness of dried radish. Adding a little dried carrot along with well-adjusted spices, the dish boasts eye-catching colors and a rich flavor, very suitable to serve with hot rice.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 200g |
| Dried radish | 100g |
| Dried carrot | 50g |
| Dried shallot | 2 bulbs |
| Scallion | A little |
| Fresh ginger | 1 small knob |
| White wine | 1-2 tablespoons |
| Fish sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Seasoning powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water until soft, then rub gently with ginger and a little white wine to reduce the fishy odor. Afterward, wash, let it drain, and slice the squid into bite-sized matchsticks.
Step 2 – Preparing dried radish and carrots: Soak the dried radish and dried carrots in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they swell and soften. Then, wash them again with clean water and squeeze them thoroughly dry so the vegetables retain their crispness and prevent the stir-fry dish from becoming watery.
Step 3 – Marinating the squid: Put the squid into a bowl, add a little minced ginger, white wine, fish sauce, seasoning powder, and ground pepper. Mix well and marinate for about 20-30 minutes for the squid to absorb the spices.
Step 4 – Stir-frying the squid: Sauté dried shallots with cooking oil until fragrant, add the squid and stir-fry quickly over medium heat until the squid becomes firm and releases an aroma. Afterward, transfer the squid to a plate to avoid overcooking which makes it tough.
Step 5 – Stir-frying radish and completion: Put the dried radish and dried carrots into the pan, stir well, and season with sugar, fish sauce, and seasoning powder to taste. When the vegetables have absorbed the spices while maintaining their crispness, return the squid to the pan, toss together for about 1-2 minutes, then add scallions, pepper, and turn off the stove.
Dried squid stir-fried with glass noodles
Dried squid stir-fried with glass noodles is a wonderful suggestion for those who love rustic flavors that are no less appealing. Each strand of glass noodle evenly absorbs the spices, the squid is chewy and sweet, mingling in the natural sweetness of vegetables, with a hint of spicy pepper and rich fish sauce making the dish even more engaging.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 400g |
| Glass noodles | 200g |
| Carrot | 2 tubers |
| Pak choi | 500g |
| Celery | 200g |
| Garlic | 4 cloves |
| Bird’s eye chili | 3 fruits |
| Oyster sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Cooking oil | 10 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| MSG | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Seasoning powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
Execution steps:
Step 1 – Grilling and processing dried squid: Grill the dried squid over charcoal or a stove until fragrant and evenly cooked on both sides. Then use a pestle to pound lightly to soften the squid meat, remove any burnt parts, and shred into bite-sized strands. This step helps the squid retain its chewy deliciousness and easily absorb spices when stir-fried.
Step 2 – Preparing ingredients: Peel carrots, wash, and shred them. Pick out damaged parts of pak choi, wash, and cut into bite-sized sections. Chop celery, and finely mince garlic and chili.
Step 3 – Stir-frying dried squid: Heat a pan with 10 tablespoons of cooking oil, add the shredded squid and stir over low heat for 5 minutes until firm and aromatic. Then sauté garlic and chili with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add the squid and stir well for another 5-10 minutes for the squid to absorb flavors and become crispy, then turn off the stove.
Step 4 – Stir-frying vegetables: Continue using the pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, sauté the remaining garlic until golden and fragrant, add carrots and stir-fry first to retain crispness. Then add pak choi to stir together, seasoning with oyster sauce and spices to taste. Finally, add celery and stir quickly to maintain the green color and characteristic aroma.
Step 5 – Mixing glass noodles: Boil water, blanch glass noodles for about 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent, then drain well. Put glass noodles into a large bowl, add the stir-fried squid and vegetables, mix well by hand, and it’s complete.
Braised and fried dried squid dishes
Braised and fried dishes help dried squid absorb rich seasonings, creating a glossy sauce layer and an appealing aroma. Below are 4 simple preparation methods, suitable for both serving with hot rice and enjoying as a snack.
Dried squid braised with tomato
Dried squid braised with tomato features the chewy fragrance of squid blending with the mild sourness and gentle sweetness of tomatoes along with a rich sauce. The thick tomato sauce clings evenly around each piece of squid, creating a dish that is both eye-catching and appetizing with rice.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Tomato | 2 fruits |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Shallot | 1 bulb |
| Fresh chili | 1 fruit |
| Fish sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Scallion | A little |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash and let it drain. Next, lightly grill the squid, pound gently to soften, then shred or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 – Making tomato sauce: Wash tomatoes and dice them. Afterwards, sauté shallot and garlic with cooking oil until fragrant, add tomatoes and stir-fry until soft, then add fish sauce, sugar, and chili sauce.
Step 3 – Braising the squid: Put the squid into the pan with tomato sauce, stir well over low heat so the squid absorbs the spices. Continue braising for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats evenly around the pieces of squid.
Step 4 – Completion: Add chili and ground pepper, stir quickly and adjust seasonings to taste. Finally, sprinkle scallions on top, turn off the stove, and enjoy while hot.
Dried squid fried with fish sauce
Dried squid fried with fish sauce has a golden, fragrant outer layer, slightly chewy inside, and is thoroughly soaked in the salty-sweet taste of fish sauce and sugar. Combined with fried garlic and a bit of spicy chili, the dish has an appealing aroma, very suitable to serve with hot rice or as a snacking treat.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Fish sauce | 1 1/2 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced chili | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash and let it drain. Next, lightly grill the squid, pound gently, and shred into strands or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 – Frying the squid: Heat cooking oil, put the squid into the pan and fry quickly over medium heat until lightly golden and firm and fragrant. Afterward, take the squid out to drain the oil.
Step 3 – Making fish sauce glaze: Sauté garlic and chili until fragrant, then add fish sauce, sugar, and chili sauce into the pan. Stir well over low heat until the mixture boils gently and thickens slightly.
Step 4 – Braising the squid with sauce: Put the fried squid into the pan, stir quickly so the sauce coats every piece of squid evenly. Continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes until the squid absorbs the flavors and the sauce coats evenly, then sprinkle pepper and turn off the stove.
Dried squid fried with garlic butter
Dried squid fried with garlic butter is appealing with the buttery richness blending with golden fried garlic and each chewy, sweet piece of squid. The garlic butter layer coating the outside makes the dish rich, fragrant, suitable for snacking or serving with hot rice.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Unsalted butter | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Fish sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Chili sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Soak the dried squid in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until soft, then wash and let it drain. Next, lightly grill the squid, pound gently, and shred into strands or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 – Frying the squid: Heat cooking oil, put the squid into the pan and fry quickly over medium heat until firm and lightly golden. Afterward, take the squid out and drain the oil.
Step 3 – Making garlic butter: Put butter into a pan, melt over low heat until melted, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add sugar, fish sauce, and chili sauce, stirring well to create a rich garlic butter mixture.
Step 4 – Frying the squid with garlic butter: Put the fried squid into the pan, stir well for about 2-3 minutes so that the garlic butter sauce clings around each piece of squid. Finally, sprinkle ground pepper, stir a few more times, and turn off the stove.
Dried squid with charred pepper
Dried squid with charred pepper features the pungent aroma of ground pepper blending with the rich salty-sweet taste of fish sauce and sugar. The squid is pan-seared just right, slightly firm on the outside while retaining its chewy fragrance inside, creating a simple yet very engaging dish.
How to make:
Step 1 – Softening the squid: Use a damp cloth to wipe clean the squid surface, then soak briefly in warm water for about 10-15 minutes so the meat is just soft while still keeping its chewiness. When the squid is drained, use your hands to shred into bite-sized pieces, prioritizing tearing along the grain so the squid doesn’t crumble.
Step 2 – Pan-searing the squid: Heat a pan with a little cooking oil, put the squid in and pan-sear over medium heat until firm and slightly charred at the edges. Afterward, pick the squid out onto a plate to prepare for sauce coating.
Step 3 – Making charred pepper sauce: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add fish sauce, sugar, chili sauce, and fresh chili, stirring well. Next, add ground pepper and simmer over low heat until the mixture is slightly thick and releases a pungent aroma.
Step 4 – Braising the squid: Put the squid into the sauce pan, stir well for about 2-3 minutes so the spices cling around each piece. When the squid absorbs the flavors, the sauce coats evenly and has a nice color, turn off the stove.
Sweet and sour dried squid salad dishes
Dried squid combined with fruits and vegetables with a mild sour taste creates refreshing, crispy, and rich salad dishes. The chewy and fragrant squid mingles with the sweet and sour dressing, making the dish stimulate appetite without feeling greasy.
Green mango dried squid salad
Green mango dried squid salad stands out with the sour crispness of green mango combined with chewy, fragrant dried squid and a rich dressing. Adding a bit of Vietnamese balm mint, roasted peanuts, and spicy chili, the salad becomes attractive, very suitable as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 1-2 pieces |
| Green mango | 1 fruit |
| Vietnamese balm mint | 30g |
| Roasted peanuts | 30g |
| Fresh chili | 1-2 fruits |
| Fish sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Grill the squid over medium heat until fragrant, then pound gently to soften the meat and shred into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Preparing mango: Peel the green mango, wash it, and grate it into strips. Afterwards, soak the mango in ice water for a few minutes to retain its crispness, then take it out and let it drain.
Step 3 – Making the dressing: Put fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili into a bowl and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 4 – Tossing the salad: Put the mango, squid, and Vietnamese balm mint into a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and gently mix well so the ingredients absorb the spices.
Pomelo dried squid salad
Pomelo dried squid salad brings a refreshing taste thanks to juicy pomelo segments combined with chewy, fragrant dried squid. The light sweet and sour taste of the dressing helps balance the saltiness of the squid, creating a light and easy-to-eat salad dish.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 1-2 pieces |
| Pomelo | 1 fruit |
| Carrot | 1/2 tuber |
| Vietnamese balm mint | 30g |
| Roasted peanuts | 30g |
| Fish sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic, chili | A little |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Grill the squid until fragrant, pound gently, and shred into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Preparing pomelo and carrots: Peel the pomelo clean, separate it into individual segments, then gently break apart the pomelo flesh. Peel the carrot, wash it, and grate into strips.
Step 3 – Making the dressing: Stir fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili together until the spices blend harmoniously.
Step 4 – Tossing the salad: Put pomelo, carrots, squid, and Vietnamese balm mint into a bowl, add the dressing, and toss gently by hand so the pomelo doesn’t break apart.
Step 5 – Completion: Put the salad onto a plate, sprinkle roasted peanuts on top, and enjoy immediately while fresh and delicious.
Ambarella dried squid salad
Ambarella dried squid salad is an ideal choice for those who love sour, crispy, and mildly spicy flavors. Crunchy green ambarella mingling with chewy, fragrant dried squid, plus a salty-sweet dressing makes the dish more addictive the more you chew.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 1-2 pieces |
| Green ambarella | 3-4 fruits |
| Vietnamese balm mint | 20-30g |
| Roasted peanuts | 30g |
| Fresh chili | 1-2 fruits |
| Fish sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Grill the squid until fragrant, pound gently, and shred into strands.
Step 2 – Preparing ambarella: Peel the green ambarella, wash and slice into thin slices or grate into strips. Pick, wash, and drain Vietnamese balm mint.
Step 3 – Making the dressing: Put fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili into a bowl and stir well.
Step 4 – Tossing the salad: Put ambarella, squid, and Vietnamese balm mint into a bowl, add the dressing, and mix well for ingredients to absorb the flavors.
Papaya dried squid salad
Papaya dried squid salad combines crispy sweet green papaya with chewy fragrant dried squid, creating a dish that is both refreshing and rich in flavor. The sweet and sour dressing absorbs evenly into each strand of papaya and squid, offering a harmonious and very easy-to-eat taste.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 1-2 pieces |
| Green papaya | 1/2 fruit |
| Carrot | 1/2 tuber |
| Vietnamese balm mint | 30g |
| Roasted peanuts | 30g |
| Fish sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Minced garlic, chili | A little |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Grill the squid until fragrant, pound gently, and shred into bite-sized strands.
Step 2 – Preparing papaya: Peel the green papaya, wash and grate into strips. Carrots are also peeled, sliced into strips, and soaked along with papaya in ice water to retain crispness.
Step 3 – Making the dressing: Stir fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chili well to create the sweet and sour dressing.
Step 4 – Tossing the salad: Squeeze the papaya and carrots dry, put them into a bowl along with squid and Vietnamese balm mint. Afterward, drizzle the dressing and mix well so the ingredients absorb the spices.
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Soup, noodle, and porridge dishes from dried squid
Dried squid can also be combined with broth dishes and noodle recipes to create rich, aromatic, and sweet flavors.
Dried squid porridge
Dried squid porridge has a rich sweet taste from the squid, combined with soft mushy porridge grains creating a warming and easy-to-eat feeling.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Plain rice | 150g |
| Pork bone | 300g |
| Shallot | 2 bulbs |
| Ginger | 1 small knob |
| Fish sauce | 1-2 tablespoons |
| Seasoning powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Scallions, coriander | A little |
How to make:
Step 1 – Preparing the squid: Lightly grill the dried squid until fragrant, use a pestle to pound gently, and shred into bite-sized strands. The shredded squid can be cut into smaller pieces if you want the porridge to be easier to eat.
Step 2 – Making the broth: Wash pork bones, blanch in boiling water, then put them into a pot to simmer with shallots and ginger. When the broth is clear and has a natural sweetness, take the bones out and strain the broth.
Step 3 – Cooking porridge: Wash the rice, put it into the pot of broth and cook over low heat until the rice grains swell and soften. During cooking, stir gently so the porridge doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
Step 4 – Adding squid to porridge: When the porridge reaches the desired softness, put the dried squid into the pot, season with fish sauce and seasoning powder to taste. Cook for a few more minutes for the squid to release its sweet flavor and blend with the porridge, avoiding boiling too long which makes the squid tough.
Stir-fried instant noodles with dried squid
Stir-fried instant noodles with dried squid is a quick yet flavorful dish featuring chewy, soft noodles and delicious dried squid.
Ingredients to prepare:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Instant noodles | 1 packet |
| Dried squid | 2 pieces |
| Dried shrimp | 5g |
| Lime | 1/2 fruit |
| Chili | 2 fruits |
| Scallion | 2 branches |
| Minced garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Fish sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Cooking oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| MSG | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1/2 teaspoon |
Execution steps:
Step 1 – Soaking squid and shrimp: Cut dried squid into bite-sized pieces, soak together with dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes until soft. Then drain well before cooking.
Step 2 – Blanching noodles: Put noodles into a bowl, pour boiling water to soak for about 1-2 minutes until noodles swell and soften, then take out immediately to avoid becoming mushy. Mix noodles with a portion of seasoning packet and accompanying oil to enhance flavor.
Step 3 – Marinating squid and shrimp: Put squid and dried shrimp into a bowl, season with sugar, MSG, fish sauce, and ground pepper. Add sliced chili and squeeze lime juice into it, mix well for ingredients to absorb spices.
Step 4 – Stir-frying noodles: Heat a pan with cooking oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. When garlic releases aroma, add marinated squid and shrimp, stir-frying quickly over high heat. Next, add noodles and stir well, stir-fry until noodle strands become firm, then add scallions, mix well, and turn off the stove.
How to choose perfectly delicious dried squid
To ensure dishes made from dried squid retain their delicious flavor, you should carefully check the quality right from selection. The following criteria will help you easily recognize good dried squid:
- Natural color: Squid has a light pink or natural pink color, not too dark and without abnormal spots.
- Dryness: The surface of the squid is dry, non-sticky to the touch, with no signs of being mushy or moldy.
- White powder coating: A natural white powder layer covers relatively evenly on the surface, not too thick or having abnormal colors.
- Characteristic aroma: Squid has a mild characteristic aroma of dried seafood, without a foul, sour, or strange odor.
Secrets to preparing dried squid
Proper preparation helps dried squid become moderately soft, release its aroma, and absorb spices more easily when cooking. You can apply some of the following tips:
- Soaking dried squid with beer or rice water: These two methods help the squid soften faster while retaining its characteristic aroma after cooking.
- Lightly grilling before shredding: Grilling squid over a flame or in an oven for a short time helps release its aroma, then pounding gently makes the meat loose and easy to shred.
- Shredding vertically: You should identify the meat grain and shred or slice vertically along the squid body. This method helps the squid less chewy and easily absorbs dressing when making salad dishes.
- Adjusting soaking time based on thickness: Squid with thick bodies like cuttlefish or large squid need longer soaking time compared to thin-bodied squid types to achieve appropriate softness.
Above are suggestions to help you answer the question of what delicious dishes to make with dried squid and easily execute them at home. If you are looking for quality dried squid to cook grilled, stir-fried, braised, or salad dishes, contact Ola Squid right away to consult suitable dried squid products!
