Squid Braised with Star Fruit
This Zhejiang dish, prepared by stewing squid with starfruit, is known for its yin-nourishing, lung-moistening, mind-calming properties that ease irritability.
Ingredients
squid
200g
snow peas
10
yellow bell pepper
1/2
star fruit
1 cup
scallions
2
garlic clove
1
ginger
3 slices
carrot
a pinch
sesame oil
1/3 tbsp
sugar
1/2 tbsp
cornstarch
1/2 tbsp
water
1 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash and chop all ingredients separately, set aside.
2
Step 2
Stir cornstarch and water together until evenly mixed.
3
Step 3
Rinse the medicinal herbs with clean water, add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, then strain out 1 cup of the broth.
4
Step 4
Preheat the pan, add a small amount of oil, then add scallions, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
5
Step 5
Next add squid, star fruit, and carrot, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Step 6
Add the broth, seasonings, snow peas, and sliced yellow bell pepper, then stir-fry all together.
7
Step 7
Pour in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, stir-fry for a short while, then serve.
