Typical japanese special squid

Source : To Make The Marinade Combine The Ingredients In A Large Bowl Reserve Half The Marinade For Basting Add The Squid To The Remaining Marinade And Mix Wel...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

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at : June 28, 2026

Step:

To make the marinade, combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Reserve half the marinade for basting.
Add the squid to the remaining marinade and mix well to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes.
Preheat a barbecue grill to high and lightly grease with oil.
Grill the squid, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade, for 2–3 minutes until opaque and tender. Take care not to overcook the squid as it can quickly become rubbery.
Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and spring onions.
NOTES
Shichimi togarashi is a traditional Japanese seven-spice mix, predominately made up of red pepper, and is available from Asian supermarkets.

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb) 2 oz) squid hoods, cleaned and cut into 2 cm (¾ in) rings, leave tentacles intact
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted until golden
2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced on the diagonal
japanese marinade
125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) light soy sauce
5 cm (2 in) piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated (approximately 2 tbsp)
3 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp shichimi tōgarashi (see Note)
1 tbsp peanut oil