Stir-Fried Squid with Crisp Green Beans
A quick, vibrant stir-fry featuring tender squid and snappy green beans seasoned with a touch of salt, sugar, and oil to brighten the colors and enhance the natural flavors. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal.
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This dish combines the delicate, slightly sweet flesh of squid with the fresh, crisp bite of green beans. The quick blanching step with a splash of oil helps the beans retain their vibrant green color while the squid stays tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Green beans, trimmed and strings removed
300g
Fresh squid, cleaned
2 medium squid (about 250g)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Sugar
1/2 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon
Soy sauce
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prepare the squid
Clean the squid thoroughly, removing the transparent quill and any residual membrane. Make diagonal交叉 cuts on the inside surface of the squid body, about 3mm apart, then rotate 90 degrees and cut again to create a diamond pattern. Cut the squid into rectangular pieces about 5cm wide.
2
Blanch the green beans
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar, and a splash of oil. Drop in the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and remain slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.
3
Stir-fry the squid
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the squid pieces and stir-fry quickly for 30-40 seconds until they curl and turn opaque. Remove from the wok and set aside.
4
Combine and finish
Return the wok to high heat. Add the blanched green beans and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the squid back to the wok, then splash in the Shaoxing wine around the edges. Add soy sauce and toss everything together for another 30 seconds. Serve immediately while hot.
