Calamari Ha Long Bay-Style Recipe

Name: Calamari Ha Long Bay-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg) cleaned calamari (1 lb (.5 kg) shrimp, scallops, or seafood mixture may be substituted); 4 tbsp (60 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) chopped garlic; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced onion; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced, blanched carrots; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced Italian celery (or 4 stalks of tender regular celery); 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced leek, white part only; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam); 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Thai chili sauce; 1 tsp (5 ml) chili and garlic sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg) cleaned calamari (1 lb (.5 kg) shrimp, scallops, or seafood mixture may be substituted)
4 tbsp (60 ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 ml) chopped garlic
1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced onion
1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced, blanched carrots
1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced Italian celery (or 4 stalks of tender regular celery)
1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced leek, white part only
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
1 tbsp (15 ml) Thai chili sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) chili and garlic sauce

1
To clean calamari, open lengthwise and wash with water.
2
Score inside lightly, then cut each one into four pieces and place in a bowl.
3
Heat wok or stir-fry pan over high heat.
4
Add oil, garlic, onion, and calamari.
5
Stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute.
6
Don't overcook!
7
Add remaining vegetables, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth.
8
Cook for 1 minute.
9
Stir in chili sauce.
10
Serve hot with steamed rice.

306

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg) cleaned calamari (1 lb (.5 kg) shrimp, scallops, or seafood mixture may be substituted), 4 tbsp (60 ml) vegetable oil, 1 tsp (5 ml) chopped garlic, 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Calamari Ha Long Bay-Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Calamari Ha Long Bay-Style

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Variations & substitutions

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