Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Stir-fried Squid with Snow Peas
荷蘭豆炒鮮魷
Recipe overview
A quick Hong Kong home-style seafood stir-fry with tender scored squid and crisp snow peas.
01
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 400g fresh squid
- 200g snow peas
- 1/4 carrot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 slices ginger
- 2 spring onions
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt, a little white pepper, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1/2 tsp cornstarch Marinade:
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar, 3 tbsp water Stir-fry sauce:
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water Slurry:
- a little sesame oil Finishing seasoning:
02
Tools
- chopping board
- knife
- kitchen scissors
- bowls
- plate
- small pot
- strainer
- home wok
- spatula
- measuring spoons
- kitchen paper.
03
Steps
Step 1
Step 1
prepare everything
Step 2
Step 2
clean and score the squid
Step 3
Step 3
marinate for 5 minutes
Step 4
Step 4
trim vegetables
Step 5
Step 5
mix sauce
Step 6
Step 6
blanch vegetables for 30 seconds
Step 7
Step 7
blanch squid for 20–30 seconds
Step 8
Step 8
fry ginger and garlic
Step 9
Step 9
stir-fry vegetables
Step 10
Step 10
add squid and sauce
Step 11
Step 11
thicken lightly and serve.
Step 12
Step 12
thicken lightly and serve.
Common mistakes
- incomplete cleaning
- scoring the wrong side
- overcooking squid or snow peas
- and using too much slurry.
Tips
Work quickly and prepare all ingredients before heating the wok. Ask Ma’am or Sir to taste before serving.
