Spicy Korean stir-fried squid is a popular Korean dish that features tender pieces of squid that are stir-fried with a spicy sauce made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, honey, and rice wine. The dish is usually prepared with vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and green onions, and is garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions.

The spicy sauce gives the dish a bold and complex flavor with a little bit of heat, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy spicy foods. The dish is often served with steamed rice and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish with other Korean dishes.

Serves

For 3-4 Persons Preparation Time ca. 20 Minuten

Ingredients

• 450g squid, cleaned and sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4-5 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice wine
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, and rice wine to make a sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add the red and green bell peppers and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add the squid and garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the squid is cooked through.
5. Pour the sauce over the squid and vegetables and stir-fry for another minute or until the sauce is heated through and evenly distributed.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
8. Serve with steamed rice.