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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Fried squid with pepper is currently one of the hottest snacks. With a very simple and quick preparation method, this fried dish is not only suitable for drinking sessions but also great to nibble on while watching movies. Let’s get cooking with Tastetutorial.com right away!
Ingredients for Fried Squid with Pepper For 2 people
Dried squid 2 pieces Pepper 1 teaspoon Green pepper 2 stalks Shallots 4 bulbs Red chili 2 pieces Garlic 4 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vietnamese coriander a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good dried squid, ensuring hygiene
- You should choose squid that is moderately pink, fresh, and not too dark. When pressed, the squid should not stick to your hand, should not have moisture, and should have a characteristic aroma.
- Choose squid that is of moderate size, thick meat, straight body, with dull black spots on the skin.
- Do not choose squid with dark red spots on the body and back, and if picked up, parts of the head and body should not fall off or peel off.
How to choose fresh delicious green pepper
- Delicious green pepper is those clusters of pepper with seeds still tightly attached to the stem, the pepper seeds are plump, round, and have a natural green color
- When squeezing, you can feel the firmness and weight of the pepper seeds
- You should not choose pepper seeds that are bruised, damaged, when held they feel soft and have unusual colors
How to prepare Fried squid with pepper
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Prepare dried squid
Buy dried squid and grill it over medium heat. Turn it frequently so that the squid does not get burnt, when the squid is dry and gradually turns white, it is done.
Turn off the heat, use a pestle to pound the squid piece to make it flaky and softer. Then remove the backbone of the squid and tear it into small bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the additional ingredients
Wash the green pepper you bought, drain it, then lightly roast it on the stove over low heat to bring out its aroma. After roasting, put the pepper in a mortar and pound it until it breaks into 3 or 4 pieces, do not crush it completely.
Peel and wash the onion and garlic. Then put the shallots, garlic, and chili into the mortar and pound them until they are crushed.
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Make the dipping sauce
Add 1 bowl of 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 3 teaspoons of fish sauce. Next, stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved and thickens.
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Sautéing Onions, Garlic, and Pepper
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the mixture of chopped onions, garlic, and chili and sauté until fragrant. After about 4 minutes when the pan is aromatic, add the crushed green pepper and continue to sauté for about 2 more minutes.
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Roast Dried Squid with the Mixture of Pepper, Onion, Garlic, and Fish Sauce
Next, add the fried dried squid to the pan and stir well, then add the black pepper sauce to the pan and stir continuously for an additional 5 – 7 minutes.
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Completion
The squid dish after being stirred well absorbs the spices and releases the fragrant aroma of the ingredients and is ready to eat. At this point, you turn off the heat and serve on a plate to enjoy right away.
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Final Product
You serve the dish on a plate accompanied by a bit of Vietnamese cilantro. The dried squid has an attractive color combined with the fragrant smell of green pepper that is truly stimulating.
You will feel the crunchy and chewy pieces of squid, the characteristic sweetness of squid, and the spicy taste on your tongue. During this hot season, enjoying crunchy spicy sweet squid with a few sips of cold beer is unbeatable.
You don’t need too many complicated steps to complete the delicious and irresistible fried dried squid dish to enjoy with your family. Tastetutorial.com wishes you success in making this dish!
