Spicy Stir Fried Squid (Ohjing-Uh Bokkeum) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs squid
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons korean chili paste (gochujang)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 carrot
2 green onions
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
toasted sesame seeds, optional garnish

Preparation

Clean squid and slice into thin strips, about 2 inches long (not rings); set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, sugar, chili powder, sesame oil and ginger; set aside.
Slice the carrot into thin, flat pieces, about 2 inches long; cut the green onions into 2 inch long pieces, on the diagonal.
Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; add garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute; stir in the onion and carrot and cook until slightly softenend, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the squid and sauce; stir in the bell pepper.
Cook, stirring, until the squid is just cooked (it will turn opaque and curl slightly), about 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the green onions, heat through for about a minute, and remove from heat; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.