Stir-fried celery with squid is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that balances crispiness and tenderness. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering it.
Ingredients: 250g squid cleaned and sliced into rings, 300g celery stalks cut into 3-inch pieces, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 ginger slice, 1 red chili (optional), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, salt to taste, and a pinch of pepper.
Instructions:
1. Prep the Squid: Marinate squid rings with 1/2 tsp soy sauce and pepper for 10 minutes. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and set aside.
2. Stir-fry Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili until fragrant.
3. Cook Celery: Add celery, stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
4. Combine: Toss in blanched squid, stir-fry for 1 minute until heated through. Season with salt if needed.
5. Serve: Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds.
Tips: For extra flavor, add a splash of rice wine when stir-frying squid. Avoid overcooking squid to keep it tender. Enjoy this vibrant dish with steamed rice!
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