Delicious Beer-Steamed Squid Recipe

Beer-steamed squid is a light dish that preserves the natural sweetness of fresh squid and the distinctive aroma of beer. With its simple preparation, this dish is perfect for both family meals and light parties. Let’s explore the detailed recipe to create this delicious dish!

1. Choosing and Preparing Squid Properly

1.1. How to Choose Fresh Squid

To achieve the perfect beer-steamed squid, choosing the right ingredients is crucial. Fresh squid usually has a shiny color, with a dark brown back and a milky white belly. When you touch the squid’s body, you will feel good elasticity, and it quickly returns to its original shape after releasing. Notably, the squid’s eyes are clear, not cloudy, and the head and tentacles are firmly attached.

1.2. Cleaning the Squid Thoroughly

After purchasing the squid, proceed with careful preparation:

• Hold the squid’s tentacles firmly and gently pull the head out of the body.
• Remove the squid’s ink sac and backbone inside.
• Use your hands to remove any debris or slime inside the squid’s body.
• Rinse the squid under running water.

1.3. Effectively Removing the Fishy Smell

To remove the fishy smell of squid, you can use the following tip:
Mix a little vinegar with salt, then rub it evenly on the squid for about 5 minutes, and rinse it again with cold water. Repeat this process 2-3 times to ensure the squid is odor-free.

Lightly scoring the squid's body
Scoring the squid’s body helps the flavors penetrate better.

2. Simple Guide to Making Beer-Steamed Squid at Home

2.1. Preparing the Ingredients

• 500g fresh squid tubes
• 1 can of beer
• 3-4 lemongrass stalks
• 1 piece of ginger

2.2. Steps to Follow

Step 1: Clean the squid according to the instructions above, then use a knife to lightly score a few diagonal lines on the squid’s body to help the flavors penetrate better.

Step 2: Rinse the lemongrass, crush it, and cut it into 5cm long pieces. Peel the ginger, rinse it, and mince it finely.

Step 3: Mix the squid with the minced ginger and crushed lemongrass, and marinate for about 15 minutes to let the squid absorb the flavors.

Marinating squid with ginger and lemongrass
Marinating squid with ginger and lemongrass enhances the flavor.

Step 4: Place the steamer on the stove, put the squid in the steamer. Pour 1 can of beer into the pot and steam for about 10 minutes. Once the squid is cooked, turn off the stove, and transfer the squid to a plate, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Steaming squid with beer
Beer-steamed squid takes just 10 minutes to cook perfectly.

2.3. Final Product

Beer-steamed squid is crispy and naturally sweet, combined with the aroma of lemongrass and ginger, making it an enticing dish. You can enjoy this dish with lemon chili salt or ginger fish sauce, both of which are delicious.

Delicious beer-steamed squid
Beer-steamed squid offers a wonderful culinary experience.

3. Variation: Beer-Steamed Squid with Betel Leaves

If you want to try a different flavor, you can experiment with the beer-steamed squid with betel leaves recipe. Adding betel leaves to the dish will create a distinctive aroma and make the dish even more appealing. Simply line the bottom of the steamer with betel leaves, place the marinated squid on top, and steam it with beer as usual.

Beer-steamed squid with betel leaves
Beer-steamed squid with betel leaves offers a unique flavor.

4. How to Make Dipping Sauce for Beer-Steamed Squid

4.1. Ginger Fish Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate
• ½ piece of ginger
• 1 chili pepper
• ½ lemon

Instructions: Dissolve sugar, monosodium glutamate, and fish sauce in a bowl. Add lemon juice, finely ground ginger, and chili pepper, and mix well.

4.2. Lemon Chili Salt

Ingredients:

• 15 green chili peppers
• 25g sugar
• 10g salt
• 40g condensed milk
• 50ml lemon juice
• 2 kaffir lime leaves

Instructions: Blend the green chili peppers, kaffir lime leaves, salt, and sugar until smooth. Then add lemon juice and condensed milk, and blend until well combined.

Appealing lemon chili salt
Lemon chili salt is a great choice for dipping seafood.

5. Conclusion

Beer-steamed squid is a simple dish but offers a special flavor thanks to the combination of fresh squid and beer. With the easy recipe and helpful tips in this article, you can confidently prepare this dish at home. Give it a try and share your experience with us!

Wishing you success and delicious meals with your family!