Squid with Black Bean Sauce

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5 from 3 votes

Squid with Black Bean Sauce

Squid with Black Bean Sauce - squid, red bell peppers, ginger, scallion, black beans, soy sauce, chicken broth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Chinese Recipes

Cuisine: Squid

Keyword: Squid with Black Bean Sauce

Servings: people

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 pound (500g) fresh cleaned squid
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon corn starch
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fermented black beans rinsed and mashed
1 tablespoon chopped scallion white part only
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
3/4 cup thinly sliced onions
2 teaspoons finely shredded ginger
1/2 cup julienned red bell peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
12 snow peas strings removed

Instructions

Cut each squid body in half lengthwise. Using a　very sharp knife, lightly score the inside of the bodies in a crisscross pattern. Cut the squid into 1 1∕2-inch (3 cm) squares and the tentacles into 2-inch pieces (5 cm).
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil　covered over high heat. Add the squid and blanch 10 seconds or until the squid turns opaque and curls. Drain well in a colander, shaking out all the excess water. Set the squid on paper towels and blot dry to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. In another small bowl, combine the sesame oil, cornstarch, and the remaining 1 tablespoon broth.
Heat a 14-inch (35cm) flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch (30cm) skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the peanut oil, add the fermented black beans, scallion, and garlic and stir-fry 10 seconds or until the aromatics are fragrant. Add the onions and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute or until the onions just wilt.
Add the bell peppers, sprinkle on the salt and pepper, and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the bell pepper begins to soften. Add the rice wine and stir-fry 20 seconds, or until just combined. Next, add the squid and snow peas to the wok, swirl in the soy sauce mixture, and stir-fry 1 minute or until the snow peas are bright green. Restir the cornstarch mixture, swirl it into the wok, and stir-fry 30 seconds or until the squid is just cooked.

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