Best 2 Ginger Squid Japanese Style Ika Shoga Yaki Recipes

If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you'll love this recipe for ika shoga yaki, or ginger squid Japanese style. This flavorful dish is made with fresh squid, ginger, soy sauce, and sake. It's a great way to enjoy squid and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PORK SHOGA-YAKI (JAPANESE GINGER PORK)

Pork Shoga-Yaki (Japanese Ginger Pork) image

A quick and delicious Japanese dish. I think it's best served with plain white rice and fresh leaf lettuce.

Provided by Ziggy_Star

Categories Pork

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 lb pork loin, sliced thinly (the thinner the better,)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sesame seed (optional)

Steps:

Mix the soy sauce, mirin and grated ginger in a small bowl.
If the pork if fatty, make small cuts in the fat to prevent the pork from curling while cooking. Place pork slices in dish and cover with the the soy sauce, mirin and ginger marinade for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the sliced pork.
Cook over medium heat for 1 minute and flip the slices over. Add the marinade and cook until pork has browned and sauce is reduced. Remove from heat and sprinkle pork slices with sesame seeds.
Serve with white rice and leaf lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 1145.3, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 24.6

SQUID WITH GINGER-SOY SAUCE MARINADE

Squid with Ginger-Soy Sauce Marinade image

Provided by Tadashi Ono

Categories Ginger Shellfish Soy Marinate Backyard BBQ Dinner Seafood Squid Grill Grill/Barbecue Party Soy Sauce Advance Prep Required Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons mirin
1 pound small squid (bodies and tentacles), cleaned

Steps:

Mix together the soy sauce, ginger, and mirin in a large bowl to make the marinade. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade and set aside. Lay the squid in the remaining liquid, gently turning 4 times to coat all over. Marinate the squid for 10 minutes at room temperature, turning once.
Preheat a grill to hot. Grill the squid for about 4 minutes (5 minutes if they're larger than 1 ounce apiece). Every 30 seconds flip the squid and brush on the reserved marinade. The squid will turn from translucent to white when they're ready, becoming tender and releasing a rich aroma. Be careful not to overcook; squid turns rubbery if grilled too long. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Use fresh squid: Fresh squid has a tender and slightly sweet flavor. If you can't find fresh squid, frozen squid is a good substitute. Just be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
Clean the squid properly: Be sure to remove the ink sac, guts, and beak from the squid before cooking. This will help to prevent the squid from being tough and chewy.
Score the squid: Scoring the squid will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from curling up. To score the squid, make shallow cuts across the body in a diamond pattern.
Marinate the squid: Marinating the squid in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
Cook the squid quickly: Squid cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked squid will be tough and chewy.
Serve the squid immediately: Ginger squid is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Ginger squid is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The ginger in the dish adds a spicy and flavorful kick. This dish is also a good way to use up leftover squid. Serve ginger squid with rice, noodles, or vegetables.