Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Squid in Dark Soy Sauce & Five Spice


One of my many childhood favourite dish. Normally my mom do not cook lunch / dinner but she has a few dishes that I love and this is one of them.

Added on 5th Feb 2015
Someone pointed that it could be baby octupus. I'll confirm my packing in the next purchase. :) 

Squids in Dark Soy Sauce & Five Spice Powder Recipe.

Ingredients :
400g squids cleaned
3 tbsp dark soy sauce 
1/8 tsp five spice powder
Some pepper, salt & sugar to taste. 
1 thumb size ginger - thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic - finely chopped
About 2 tbsp of cooking oil 

Preparation steps : 
1. Heat up oil in the pan / wok. Add the garlic & ginger, fry until fragrant. 
2. Add in the squids, give them a few good stir. Add dark soy sauce, five spice power, pepper, sugar, pepper & salt. Cover with a lid for a few mins. Occasionally stir the squids until all the squids are nicely browned & liquid reduced.
3. Dish out when squids are fully cooked.
4. Served with cooked steamed rice. 

Bon appétit !! 

Chin's notes:
1. This dish does not have much gravy. 
2. Add some chili flakes if you like them spicy.
3. Squids will release some liquid during the cooking process. 

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