Spicy Squid Salad

Spicy Squid Salad is a vibrant Korean dish that combines tender squid with a spicy and tangy dressing, creating a delightful snack that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. This refreshing salad is perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their meals.

Ingredients

• Fresh squid - 300 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Clean the squid thoroughly, removing the innards and beak, then slice the body into rings.
2. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the squid rings for about 2 minutes until they turn opaque, then drain and cool under cold water.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onion.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
5. Add the blanched squid to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it, mixing gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and adjust salt to taste before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil, promoting heart health.

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