Zucchini, Watercress and Squid Stir-Fry
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- ½pound cleaned squid, in thin rings, with tentacles
- 1teaspoon salt
- 12ounces zucchini (about 2 medium), sliced thin
- 2tablespoons peanut oil
- 1tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- ½teaspoon sugar
- 1tablespoon soy sauce
- 4ounces watercress (about ½ bunch), heavy stems removed
Preparation
- Step 1
Toss the squid in a bowl with ½ teaspoon salt. Toss the zucchini in another bowl with remaining salt. Set both aside 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Step 2
Pour oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini and stir-fry about one minute, until just starting to look wilted and translucent. Remove, draining any liquid back into the pan. Add the squid and stir-fry until just starting to firm up. Add the fish sauce. Return the zucchini to the skillet. Add the sugar. Stir-fry a few seconds to combine. Add the soy sauce and watercress, and stir-fry until the watercress just starts to wilt.
- Step 3
Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining well. Cook liquid in pan until it reduces a little and pour over vegetables and squid. Serve hot or just warm.
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Comments
I found the sauce quite strong and would opt for Mediterranean flavors next time. The salt prep does well with the squid and zucchini.