Squid With Black Pepper, Vietnamese Style

By Mark Bittman

Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(29)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
  • 1½pounds squid, cleaned, cut into rings if large
  • 1 or 2tablespoons chopped garlic
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam), more to taste
  • Salt if necessary
  • Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish, optional
  • Cooked white rice for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

219 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 28 grams protein; 784 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oil in a large skillet or wok and turn heat to high. A minute later add squid and cook, stirring frequently, just until it becomes opaque, about 30 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Taste; the moment the rawness is gone, add garlic and stir; add at least a teaspoon of black pepper. Stir in fish sauce, cook another 10 seconds, and taste; add more sauce and salt, if necessary. Garnish and serve.

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Gary in BK

Made exactly as written -- was so delicious and easy and FAST. Squid-skeptical partner loved it too. Served over rice with some raw greens and it was a terrific light lunch.

Lin S

This was so so good! Like a previous writer I started with green beans and had a package of Shirataki (konjac) noodles so this dish really was ready in just a few minutes. Definitely will make again!

melinda

I was skeptical of this but didn’t feel like cooking on a Friday night. The only thing I did different was add green beans at the beginning. We heated up leftover rice to spoon it over. Loved loved loved!

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