Tiny Seafood Tutorial 🦑 How to Make Spicy Fried Squid Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 300 g Octopus (cleaned and sliced into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 medium Zucchini (cut into thin half‑moons)
• 1 small Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 200 g Egg Noodles (dry, preferably wheat‑based)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 tbsp Chili Sauce (such as sriracha or gochujang)
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (high‑smoke‑point oil such as canola)

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients

   Slice the octopus into bite‑size pieces, cut the zucchini into half‑moons, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic. Measure all sauces and seasonings into a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Noodles

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 7‑8 minutes) until al dente.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: boiling

3. Drain and Set Aside

   Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse briefly with warm water, and toss with a drizzle of oil to keep them from sticking.

   Time: PT2M

4. Heat the Wok

   Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to a hot wok over high heat. Swirl to coat the surface.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

5. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Stir‑fry for about 1 minute until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

6. Cook the Octopus

   Add the octopus pieces. Stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes, allowing the surface to sear but keeping the interior tender.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

7. Add Zucchini

   Toss in the zucchini half‑moons and continue stir‑frying for another 2 minutes until just tender‑crisp.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

8. Create the Sauce

   Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

9. Combine Noodles and Finish

   Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Toss everything together for 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

10. Plate and Serve

    Transfer the spicy octopus noodles to serving plates. Garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g