Recipe for Stuffed Squid with Spicy Sauce
This Stuffed Squid with Spicy Sauce is a Vietnamese comfort food classic with a delicious twist. Fresh squid tubes are stuffed with a savoury blend of ground pork, crab, and aromatic spices, then steamed to tenderness and pan-fried for a delightful texture. The homemade spicy sauce brings it all together for a truly mouthwatering experience.Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Stuffed Squid with Spicy Sauce (Mực Nhồi Thịt Sốt Cay) in action.
Equipment
- 1 medium non-stick skillet
- 1 steamer
Ingredients
- 450 grams whole tube squids, cleaned
- 225 grams ground pork
- 75 grams crab meat
- 5 grams dried wood ear mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
- 3 Thai chilis
- A bunch of cilantro
- A small piece of ginger
For seasoning:
- Mushroom powder, salt, ground black pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in water until fully softened. Drain well and finely chop.Finely chop the cilantro.Slice the ginger into thin pieces.Finely chop the Thai chilis.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, crab meat, chopped wood ear mushrooms, minced garlic, and minced shallots. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of MSG, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Stuff the Squid:Gently fill each cleaned squid with the pork mixture, being careful not to overfill. Use a toothpick to seal the opening of each squid by skewering through the squid to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- Steam the Squid:Arrange the filled squids in a heat-resistant dish with some depth. Place the sliced ginger on top of the squids.Prepare a steamer and place the dish inside. Steam for about 10 minutes or until the squids are cooked. Remove from heat. Discard the ginger, but reserve the broth released during steaming.
- Prepare the Sauce:In a mixing bowl, combine the reserved squid broth, 2 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Fry the Squid:Heat some oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Carefully add the stuffed squids to the skillet. Fry, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and the squid is cooked through.Add the remaining minced garlic to the skillet and stir briefly. Pour in the prepared sauce and let everything simmer for a few minutes, allowing the squids to absorb the sauce. Add the minced Thai chilis, stir briefly to combine, then turn off the heat.
- Serve:Transfer the stuffed squids to a serving plate and remove the toothpicks. Slice into bite-sized pieces.Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Squid with Spicy Sauce!