Chili Black Bean Calamari (Stir Fry) Recipe

Name: Chili Black Bean Calamari (Stir Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g calamari, cleaned, tentacles reserved; 80 ml vegetable oil (1/3 cup); 1 onion, small, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons ginger, very finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 -2 chile, long red, minced; 2 tablespoons black beans, salted, rinsed and coarsely chopped (see note); 1/2 capsicum, small green, seeds removed, quartered and cut into 2cm lengths; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 80 ml chicken stock (1/3 cup); 1 green onion, cut into 2cm lengths

Servings: persons

350 g calamari, cleaned, tentacles reserved
80 ml vegetable oil (1/3 cup)
1 onion, small, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons ginger, very finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 -2 chile, long red, minced
2 tablespoons black beans, salted, rinsed and coarsely chopped (see note)
1/2 capsicum, small green, seeds removed, quartered and cut into 2cm lengths
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
80 ml chicken stock (1/3 cup)
1 green onion, cut into 2cm lengths

1
Halve calamari tubes lengthways, score inside skin in a criss-cross pattern and slice into 4cm x 6cm strips.
2
Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil and as soon as the oil starts to smoke, add onion, ginger, garlic, chilli and salted black beans.
3
Stirfry for 15-20 seconds or until fragrant. Add capsicum and calamari and stirfry for 2-3 minutes or until calamari begins to curl.
4
Add wine, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil and stock, reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until reduced to a sauce consistency.
5
Scatter with green onion and serve with rice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g calamari, cleaned, tentacles reserved, 80 ml vegetable oil (1/3 cup), 1 onion, small, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons ginger, very finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Black Bean Calamari (Stir Fry) 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.

Chili Black Bean Calamari (Stir Fry)

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