Spicy Squid Stir Fry (Ojingeo Bokkeum)

Step 1

Prepare a wok or a frying pan on medium high heat. Add 3 Tbs of oil.

Step 2

Add chopped green onions and stir fry for about 2-3 min or until the green onions are nicely browned.

Step 3

Immediately add squid slices to the pan and stir fry for 1 min or squid pieces look slightly cooked.

Step 4

Add 1 Tbs + 1 to 2 tsp of sugar. Add more ore less sugar depending on whether you like things sweeter or not. Stir and cook until sugar is all dissolved.

Step 5

Add garlic, ginger powder, gochujang, gochugaru and then soy sauce. Also black pepper. Stir again.

Step 6

Add water and stir fry for 1 more minute

Step 7

Add all the vegetables and cook for 7-8 more minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked.

Step 8

Turn off heat. Finish with a dash of sesame oil and some more fresh green onions as garnish. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds.