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Spicy Squid Salad

Parboiled squid tossed with crunchy fresh vegetables in a sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang dressing.

18 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

KoreanSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb squid tubes, sliced
  • 1 English cucumber, julienned
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Korean chili paste
  • 2 tsp Korean chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Blanch 1 lb sliced squid tubes for 1 to 2 minutes until opaque, firm, and internal temperature reaches 145F.

  3. 3

    Drain squid tubes and chill in ice water, then pat dry.

  4. 4

    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp Korean chili paste, 2 tsp Korean chili flakes, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp sesame oil.

  5. 5

    Add squid tubes, 1 julienned English cucumber, 1 julienned carrot, and 1/2 thinly sliced yellow onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Spicy Squid Salad reach?

For Spicy Squid Salad, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why blanch first in Spicy Squid Salad?

Step 2 reads: "Blanch 1 lb sliced squid tubes for 1 to 2 minutes until opaque, firm, and internal temperature reaches 145F." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

What can I use instead of gochugaru in Spicy Squid Salad?

The entry for Spicy Squid Salad calls for 2 tsp Korean chili flakes. In its place: Use half as much crushed red pepper flakes, or sweet paprika with a pinch of cayenne. Gochugaru is milder and fruitier than standard flakes, so go by taste.

How hot is Spicy Squid Salad?

Moderately. The heat in Spicy Squid Salad comes from 2 tsp Korean chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the gochugaru; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Spicy Squid Salad low-carb?

A serving of Spicy Squid Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Spicy Squid Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb squid tubes, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and sesame. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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