Braised Squid with Vegetables

Braised Squid with Vegetables is a delightful Chinese seafood dish featuring tender squid and vibrant vegetables, simmered in a savory sauce. This dish is both flavorful and visually appealing, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Squid (cleaned and cut into rings) - 300 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Carrot (sliced thinly) - 1 medium
• Shallot (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice wine (Shaoxing) - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 150 ml
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions (chopped for garnish) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the sliced carrot and bell pepper to the pan, stirring for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
4. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, vegetable broth, and cornstarch mixed with water to create a slurry.
5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the squid rings to the pan and stir gently to coat them in the sauce.
7. Cover the pan and let it braise for about 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. Once the squid is tender and cooked through, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Drizzle with sesame oil and mix well.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and selenium.

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