Spicy Squid Stir Fry (爆炒鱿鱼)

Name: Spicy Squid Stir Fry (爆炒鱿鱼)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) squid tubes ((or rings) (*Footnote 1)); 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon doubanjiang ((or 1 tablespoon oyster sauce for a less spicy dish)); 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 thumb ginger (, sliced); 1 small red onion (, sliced into bite-size pieces); 1 bell pepper ((or 2 to 3 hot peppers, sliced into bite-size pieces) (*Footnote 2))

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:5min

Spicy squid stir fry featuring tender juicy squid stir fried with onion and peppers in a super rich savory spicy sauce that’s loaded with aromatics. Serve this over steamed rice for a colorful delicious dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:30:53 GMT