Spicy Stir-fried Squid (Ojingeo-bokkeum)

🛒 Ingredients

• Squid, cleaned 200 g · 174 kcal
• Onion 80 g · 32 kcal
• Carrot 30 g · 12 kcal
• Green Onion 20 g · 6 kcal
• Garlic 10 g · 15 kcal
• Fresh Ginger 5 g · 4 kcal
• Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) 30 g · 60 kcal
• Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes) 10 g · 30 kcal
• Soy Sauce 18 g · 11 kcal
• Sugar 10 g · 40 kcal
• Sesame Oil 5 g · 45 kcal
• Toasted Sesame Seeds 2 g · 11 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Clean the squid by removing the guts, skin, and cartilage; slice the body into rings and score the tentacles, then set aside to drain.
2. Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the green onions into 2-inch pieces.
3. In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the spicy sauce.
4. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the sliced onions and carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add the prepared squid to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until it starts to curl and turn opaque.
6. Pour the spicy sauce over the squid and vegetables, stir well to coat evenly, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Stir in the chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil, then remove from heat.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, often with a side of steamed rice.