Self-braising Scrumptious Rice Stuffed Squid

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   In a pan over low heat, add and cook the seasonings, until the sugar dissolves.

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   (Multiply the seasoning measurement according to how many squid you are making, then plus one.

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   e.g.

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   : If you are cooking 2 squid, 2+1= 3, so use 3 times the seasoning amounts.)

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   Turn off the heat once the sugar dissolves.

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   Make the seasoned rice by adding some liquid (the amount is up to you) to cooked rice (if you are using leftover rice, microwave it).

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   Clean the squid (refer to Step 4 for an easy way), and pierce some holes in the surface using a toothpick.

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   Insert your hand into the body of the squid, remove the cartridge by disconnecting it from the flesh, grab and pull the cartridge near where the eyes are.

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   The plastic-like cartridge will come out easily.

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    Stuff up to 80% of the squid body with seasoned rice and secure it with a toothpick.

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    (It will burst if you stuff it too much, so watch out!)

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    I hear from many people that stuffing the rice is the hard part.

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    It is really not a big hint, but it may be easier to handle the rice if you wet the spoon from time to time.

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    In a pot, add the ginger and squid, with a piece of aluminium foil and simmer over low heat for about 20-30 minutes.

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    Flip the squid occasionally.

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    Once the sauce is reduced, and the squid is simmered to nice golden brown color, it is done.

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    Cool it down, cut into round pieces, serve it on a plate and drizzle the sauce over it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.