Squid chili

 

Ingredients (Serves 2)

250-300g Frozen Squid

<Condiments>

1 Tablespoon Water

1/2 Tablespoon Potato Starch

A Pinch of Salt

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1/4 Scallion (Finely Chopped)

1/2 Clove Ginger (Finely Chopped)

A Pinch of Garlic (Finely Chopped)

1/2 Teaspoon Doubanjiang (Chinese Chili Pepper)

<Ketchup Sauce>

2 Tablespoon Sake

1 Tablespoon Mirin

3 Tablespoon Ketchup

1 Teaspoon Sugar

1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce

1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil

1/2 Teaspoon Potato Starch

1.5 Tablespoon Chopped Green Onion

[Preparation]

Thaw and drain the squid, then score it along the grid and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Mix the ingredients for the <Ketchup Sauce>.

[Directions]

1. Mix the ingredients for the <Combined Seasoning> in a bowl and coat the squid. Place in a pot of boiling water. Bring to a boil again, then drain in a colander.

2. Add salad oil, white onion, ginger, garlic, and chili bean paste to a frying pan and stir-fry over medium heat until fragrant.

3. Add the <Ketchup Sauce> and the squid from (1) in that order. Once the sauce thickens, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with green onions.