Spicy Squid Salad

Name: Spicy Squid Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
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

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

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

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2

Blanch 1 lb sliced squid tubes for 1 to 2 minutes until opaque, firm, and internal temperature reaches 145F.
3

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

Add squid tubes, 1 julienned English cucumber, 1 julienned carrot, and 1/2 thinly sliced yellow onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly.
6

Garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled.

Questions

How long does Spicy Squid Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Spicy Squid Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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