Stir-fried Squid in Sauce

Stir-fried Squid in Sauce

Spice up your meal with this irresistible **Stir-Fried Squid with Hot Peppers**—a bold, flavorful dish that’s quick and easy to make! Tender squid rings are stir-fried to perfection with fiery hot peppers, aromatic ginger, garlic, and onions, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder for an extra depth of flavor. The secret? A high-heat wok fry locks in the squid’s natural tenderness while blending the spices and sauce into a mouthwatering harmony. Perfect as a zesty appetizer or a main dish served over steamed rice, this recipe delivers a punch of umami and heat in every bite. Ready in minutes, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers craving a spicy, restaurant-quality meal at home!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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squid
150g

The aromatics

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hot peppers
20g
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onions
100g
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ginger
5g
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garlic
5g

The sauce & seasonings

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oyster sauce
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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five-spice powder
0.5 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the hot peppers, onions, ginger, and garlic into slices and shreds.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the squid, remove the bones and eyes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the squid body into 0.5 cm wide rings. Cut the head in half and then cut into segments.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Mix oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and five-spice powder to make a sauce. Heat oil in a wok, add ginger, garlic, hot peppers, and onions in sequence to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the squid and stir-fry until it changes color, then add the prepared sauce and stir-fry briefly before serving.

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