Best 3 Japanese Calamari Salad Recipes
Japanese calamari salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of tender calamari, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to make the best Japanese calamari salad, including tips on selecting the freshest calamari, preparing the vegetables, and making the perfect dressing. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and easy-to-make salad!
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GINGER SQUID JAPANESE STYLE (IKA SHOGA YAKI)
Ika Shoga-yaki is simple but is a very popular dish in Japanese cuisine. Ika means squid, shoga means ginger and yaki means grill or fry. This recipe was given to me by a Japanese friend. I really enjoy squid and this makes a quick dinner or entree. 15 minutes marinating time is included in cooking time. An Australian tablespoon is 20 mls/one Australian tablespoon is 4 US/UK teaspoons)
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ginger, soy sauce and mirin in a large bowl.
- Add thinly sliced squid into the bowl and mix until all the squid is covered with the sauce. Allow squid to marinade for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, heat wok or skillet (pan) at high heat, then add oil.
- Remove squid from bowl (make sure any juices/marinate are left in the bowl). Reserve any marinate. Add squid into the hot pan.
- Stir-fry squid quickly in the pan and cook until it changes colour (about 7 minutes). Work quickly as overcooked squid will become rubbery so don't over cook.
- Pour marinate into the pan and stir quickly. (Marinated meat burns easily so it's important to work quickly).
- Serve with steam rice and green vegetables.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 583.5, Sodium 1711.8, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 42.4
SQUID SALAD OR OCTOPUS SALAD - JAPANESE STYLE
You could either use squid or octopus for this salad, I have trouble finding octopus most times so I used squid. I normally buy my squid/octopus already cleaned and gutted. If your squid/octopus needs to be clean then remove the guts (discard) and legs from the body and rinse. Cut off the tips on the legs and discard, then chop the remaining leg pieces and body into bite-size chunks. Original recipe comes from 'Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking' by Harumi Kurihara but I have twinkled with it
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Squid
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, pat dry and cut salad leaves into bite-size pieces, then arrange the salad leaves into serving dish. Set aside.
- For the squid/octopus cut the body and legs into 1.5 cm thick then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and fry until you can smell its aroma.
- Add the squid/octopus into the pan with the garlic and cook until done. Squid/octopus' colour will change and it will no longer be transparent, Please NOTE do not overcook as it will becomes tough.
- Remove from heat and place on top of the prepared salad leaves in serving dish.
- Return frying pan to the heat, add the soy sauce, ginger, sugar and mix well with any remaining cooking juices from the squid/octopus, making sure that all the sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing on top of squid/octopus then sprinkle some chilli powder or shichimi togarashi.
- If there is a lot of dressing you could serve it separately and dinners could help themselves if they wish for more dressing.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 408.5, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 28.2
CALAMARI SALAD
Steps:
- Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
- Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
- Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Tips:
- Choose fresh calamari. Fresh calamari should be firm to the touch, with a slightly translucent body and bright, clear eyes. Avoid calamari that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Clean the calamari properly. To clean calamari, first remove the head and tentacles. Then, cut the body into rings or strips. Remove the ink sac and any other internal organs. Be sure to rinse the calamari thoroughly under cold water before cooking.
- Cook the calamari briefly. Calamari is a delicate seafood that can easily become tough if overcooked. Cook calamari for no more than 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is just cooked through.
- Serve calamari salad immediately. Calamari salad is best served immediately after it is made. The calamari will become tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Japanese calamari salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious calamari salad that will impress your family and friends.
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