Kid-Friendly Squid Stir‑Fry

Kid-Friendly Squid Stir‑Fry is a easy Korean recipe that serves 2. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by 리유의 살림 Lee U on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 23 min

Cost: $3.90 total, $1.95 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (prefer a brand without added MSG)
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine (mirin or dry sherry works)
  • 1 tablespoon Stevia (granulated, optional sweetener)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (toasted, for flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic (freshly minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Green Onion Oil (oil infused with sliced scallions)
  • 200 grams Squid (cleaned and sliced into 2‑cm rings)
  • 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mix the sauce

    In a small bowl combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, stevia, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir until the stevia dissolves.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Heat the pan

    Add a splash of neutral oil to the wok, heat over medium‑high, then drizzle the green onion oil.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Stir‑fry the squid

    Add the sliced squid to the hot pan. Stir‑fry quickly for about 2‑3 minutes until it just turns opaque; avoid overcooking.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Add onion and sauce

    Add the sliced onion and pour the prepared sauce over the squid. Continue stir‑frying for another 4‑5 minutes until the onion softens and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the squid.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Finish and serve

    Remove from heat, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately over rice or as a standalone bowl.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
120
Protein
15 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Gluten‑free (use tamari), Low‑carb, High‑protein

Allergens: Seafood (squid), Soy

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Kid-Friendly Squid Stir‑Fry

Recipe by 리유의 살림 Lee U

A quick, kid‑approved Korean‑style squid stir‑fry seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of stevia. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a single‑bowl meal that even picky eaters will love.

EasyKoreanServes 2

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Source Video
2m
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.90
Total cost
$1.95
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Do not overcook the squid; it will become tough and rubbery.

Safety Warnings

  • Wash hands and all surfaces after handling raw squid.
  • Avoid cross‑contamination with other foods.

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