Cumin Squid
Cumin Squid is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender squid with warm spices. Perfect as a main course or appetizer, this recipe is versatile and can be served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 pound fresh or frozen squid, cleaned and cut Make sure to clean the squid properly before cooking.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin Remaining from marinade.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional)
Garnish and Cooking
- Chopped green onions For garnish.
- Sesame seeds (optional) For garnish.
- Cooking oil For stir-frying.
Instructions
Marination
- Marinate the squid in a bowl with the marinade ingredients for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry the marinated squid for 2-3 minutes until it is cooked through.
- In the same wok, add the sauce ingredients and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked squid back to the wok. Toss it well to coat with the sauce and stir-fry for another minute.
Garnishing
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served hot. Enjoy it over rice or noodles, or as an appetizer at a dinner party. A side of fresh vegetables or salad can add extra crunch and freshness. Cumin Squid can be kept for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 780mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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