Korean Calamari
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 5 to 6 ounces (6 baby) squid
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 2 tablespoons Korean gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Few dashes Asian sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons peanut or other flavorless oil
- Large handful fresh baby corn, or green beans, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 6 thin or 3 large scallions, sliced
- Put the sushi rice on to cook following the package instructions or in a rice cooker following its instructions.
- Cut the tentacles out of the squid bodies, then slice the calamari into rings and put them in a bowl with the tentacles and the 2 tablespoons rice wine.
- Leave for 15 minutes, then strain, reserving the liquid in a bowl.
- To this bowl add the Korean pepper paste, soy sauce, sugar, and few dashes of sesame oil, and stir to combine.
- Put a wok or large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat and, when it's hot, add the 2 teaspoons peanut oil.
- Add the sliced corn and scallions and stir-fry for 2 minutes
- Add the drained squid and stir-fry for another until the squid turns opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds or so, until piping hot.
- Divide the calamari between 2 bowls of the sushi rice and serve
- Freeze Note
- Fresh squid can be cut into rings and frozen with the tentacles for up to 3 months, in a resealable bag with as much air as possible squeezed out.
- But first check with your fish seller or supermarket that the squid has not been previously frozen.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, on a plate to catch drips.
rice, rice wine, korean gochujang paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, peanut, handful fresh baby corn, thin
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nigella-lawson/korean-calamari-recipe.html (may not work)