Ginger Squid Japanese Style Ika Shoga Yaki
Discover the bold, aromatic flavors of Ginger Squid Japanese Style, also known as Ika Shoga Yaki, a quick and vibrant stir-fry that brings the essence of Japanese home cooking to your table. Featuring tender squid rings infused with a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, sake, mirin, and freshly grated ginger, this dish is lightly kissed with sesame oil and garlic for depth and fragrance. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate and is ideal served over steamed white rice or as part of a Japanese-inspired meal. Garnished with sliced green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that'll transport your taste buds straight to Japan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tbsp Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly for garnish)
- 1 tsp White sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Clean the squid by removing the head, innards, and cartilage. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and slice the body into rings. Pat the squid pieces dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the grated ginger, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar to make the sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and minced garlic, stirring until the garlic is fragrant but not browned (about 30 seconds).
Add the squid rings to the skillet and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. The squid will begin to turn opaque and curl up slightly.
Pour the prepared ginger-sauce mixture over the squid. Stir well, making sure all the pieces are evenly coated.
Lower the heat to medium and let everything simmer for about 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., adding a splash more soy sauce if needed).
Plate the squid and garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately with steamed white rice or as part of a Japanese-style meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
