Spicy Squid Stir-fry

Spicy Squid Stir-fry is a vibrant Korean breakfast dish that combines tender squid with a medley of vegetables, all tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce. It's a quick and flavorful way to start your day, packed with protein and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Fresh squid - 300 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced squid to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque.
4. Incorporate the red bell pepper and carrot, cooking for another 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Stir in the soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the squid and vegetables evenly.
6. Add the chopped green onion, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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