Beef-Stuffed Fresh Squid

Name: Beef-Stuffed Fresh Squid
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 (large) Fresh squid (washed, head and innards removed, kept as a tube); 240 g Ground beef; 1 tbsp Minced ginger; Cornstarch (to dust the inside of the squid tube), a pinch; 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (seasoning); 1 tbsp Cornstarch (seasoning); 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (seasoning)

A creative Zhejiang dish featuring minced beef stuffed into squid tubes, steamed, then pan-fried until lightly charred. It has a distinctive presentation and a tender, succulent texture.

40 min

Easy

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Ingredients

Fresh squid (washed, head and innards removed, kept as a tube) 1 (large)

Ground beef 240 g

Minced ginger 1 tbsp

Cornstarch (to dust the inside of the squid tube) a pinch

Light soy sauce (seasoning) 1 tbsp

Cornstarch (seasoning) 1 tbsp

Shaoxing wine (seasoning) 1/2 tbsp

Instructions

Step 1

Wash the squid, remove the head and innards, keeping the body as a tube.

Step 2

Combine the beef and minced ginger and mix well. Add the seasonings and mix until sticky and cohesive to form the filling.

Step 3

Dust the inside of the squid tube with a thin layer of cornstarch, stuff in the filling, secure the end with a toothpick, and steam until cooked through.