Calamari Stir Fry with Peppers and Cukes Recipe

Name: Calamari Stir Fry with Peppers and Cukes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cleaned squid; 8 ounces rice noodles; Kosher salt; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon molasses (not blackstrap); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips; 1 bunch chopped scallions, whites and greens reserved separately; One 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, julienned; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound cleaned squid
8 ounces rice noodles
Kosher salt
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon molasses (not blackstrap)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1 bunch chopped scallions, whites and greens reserved separately
One 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, julienned
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

1
Cut the squid bodies on one side so they open up flat.
2
Score with a sharp knife in a 1/4-inch crosshatch pattern.
3
Slice into 1/2-inch strips.
4
Cut any tentacles in half.
5
Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Drain and run under cold water until cool.
7
Stir together the broth, molasses and soy.
8
Heat the oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat.
9
When it just begins to smoke, add the bell peppers, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until charred in places and crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
10
Stir in the scallion whites, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
11
Add the squid and sauce to the wok and cook, stirring until the squid is just cooked, about 1 minute.
12
Stir in the lime juice, and then toss the squid mixture with the noodles.
13
Chill until cool, about 30 minutes or up to overnight.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve sprinkled with the cucumbers and scallion greens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cleaned squid, 8 ounces rice noodles, Kosher salt, 1/3 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Calamari Stir Fry with Peppers and Cukes 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.

Calamari Stir Fry with Peppers and Cukes

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