Braised cuttlefish

Braised cuttlefish

Overview

Braised cuttlefish has a fresh and tender texture, similar to boiled cuttlefish, but wrapped in a thick sauce, the taste is close to grilled cuttlefish, very delicious!

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Remove the eyes and mouthparts from the head of the cuttlefish, remove the internal organs and ink sac from the trunk, wash and set aside. The cuttlefish skin can be peeled or not, and there is not much difference in taste after roasting.

    Braised cuttlefish step 1
  2. Take a small bowl, mix an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder, add an appropriate amount of water, stir evenly, and make a braised sauce.

    Braised cuttlefish step 2
  3. Take a non-stick pan, put the prepared cuttlefish into the pan, heat it over high heat without adding oil, and let it cook for a while.

    Braised cuttlefish step 3
  4. Then pour in the braised sauce and keep on medium heat.

    Braised cuttlefish step 4
  5. During this period, use a spoon to continuously scoop up the soup and pour it on the cuttlefish, turning it over halfway through. Remove the cuttlefish after its flesh tightens and its body expands.

    Braised cuttlefish step 5
  6. Cut green onions into shreds and soak in water for later use

    Braised cuttlefish step 6
  7. Wait for the cuttlefish to cool slightly and then cut it into even circles (note, do not cut it to the bottom, otherwise it will not look like the picture). Heat the remaining braised sauce in the pot over high heat until thickened, then pour the sauce evenly over the cuttlefish.

    Braised cuttlefish step 7
  8. Shredded scallions for garnish

    Braised cuttlefish step 8