Poached Fresh Squid
Easy
Tender and springy poached squid served with a punchy soy-wasabi dipping sauce, ready in minutes.
白灼鱿鱼｜ 鲜嫩爽脆，原汁原味，简单快捷下酒菜
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Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Cut the Squid
USES
Squid (Fresh), cut into rings (600 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice squid into evenly sized pieces, cutting smaller ones in half.
STEP 2 OF 10
Boil Water for Blanching
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring a pot of water to a full boil over high heat.
STEP 3 OF 10
Blanch the Squid
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Open on YouTube ↗Add squid to boiling water and blanch quickly for about 20 seconds.
STEP 4 OF 10
Remove and Set Aside
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Open on YouTube ↗Lift squid out of the water and set aside.
STEP 5 OF 10
Prepare Poaching Broth
USES
Salt (0 as needed)·White Sugar (0 as needed)·White Pepper (0 as needed)·Rice Wine, splash (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring a fresh pot of water to boil, then add salt, rice wine, and pepper.
STEP 6 OF 10
Add Aromatics
USES
Ginger, sliced (4.5 slice)·Spring Onion, white parts only (3 bunch)·Chinese Celery, cut into sections (60 gram)·Hot Chilli, sliced (3 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add ginger slices, chilli, celery, and spring onion to the broth.
STEP 7 OF 10
Stir the Broth
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Open on YouTube ↗Stir quickly to infuse all the flavours into the water.
STEP 8 OF 10
Poach the Squid
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Open on YouTube ↗Return blanched squid to the broth and poach for about 20 seconds until water boils again.
STEP 9 OF 10
Plate the Squid
USES
Fresh Coriander, for garnish (3 bunch)
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Open on YouTube ↗Turn off heat, lift squid onto a serving plate, and garnish with coriander.
STEP 10 OF 10
Mix Dipping Sauce
USES
Light Soy Sauce, (for sauce) mix with wasabi (2 tablespoon)·Wasabi, (for sauce) to taste (0.33 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Combine wasabi and soy sauce in a small bowl and stir until well blended.
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