Simmered Squid with Ginger

Tender, simmered squid with ginger. A low-fat, high-protein Japanese side dish that is easy to digest.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the innards from the squid, slice the body into 1cm-thick rings, and cut the tentacles into easy-to-eat pieces.

2. 2

   In a pot, add water, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and ginger, and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the squid, cover with an otoshibuta (drop lid), and simmer over a low heat for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Once the simmering liquid has reduced by about half, transfer to a serving dish.