Stir-Fried Squid with Ginger and Scallions

Stir-Fried Squid with Ginger and Scallions recipe videos

Stir-Fried Squid with Ginger and Scallions is a classic Cantonese dish featuring tender squid rings or pieces quickly cooked with aromatic ginger and fresh scallions in a savory sauce. It's a staple in Chinese home cooking and restaurants, prized for its simple yet flavorful combination of ingredients.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the squid, low in carbohydrates, and moderate in fat depending on the oil used. It provides key nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Selenium	45 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	2.2 mg
Copper	1.8 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high-heat stir-frying preserves the squid's tender texture while infusing it with aromatic flavors. Nutritionally, squid is an excellent source of taurine, an amino acid that supports heart and muscle health.