Korean grilled squid
4
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Bring a spicy surprise to the table with this Asian barbecue favourite.
Ingredients
Calamari or squid, raw
600 g, squid hoods
Chilli paste
1 tbs, Korean variety
Reduced salt soy sauce
1 tbs
Caster sugar
2 tsp
Sesame oil
1 tsp
Sunflower oil
1 tbs, or canola oil
Green shallot(s)
5 individual, cut into 5cm lengths
Sesame seeds
2 tsp, toasted
Instructions
1
Cut squid hoods in half lengthways. Score the inside flesh in a crisscross pattern. Cut into 5cm pieces. Combine chilli paste, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add squid and toss to combine.
2
Preheat a barbecue flat plate over high heat (see note). Drizzle with sunflower or canola oil. Cook squid, turning, for 3–4 minutes or until just cooked through.
3
Add shallots and cook for 1 minute or until bright green and just tender. Serve sprinkled with seeds.
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