Bao chao youyu (spicy squid stir-fry)

Method

1. 1 Clean the squid, score the inside surface to create a checkered pattern, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2 Blanch the squid in boiling water for exactly 10 seconds until it curls up, then remove and drain thoroughly.
3. 3 To make the sauce: mix oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water, then stir until dissolved.
4. 4 Sauté garlic and ginger with soybean paste for 1 minute, then add onion and bell pepper and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes.
5. 5 Add the squid, pour in the sauce, sprinkle with cumin powder, stir quickly for 1 minute, then sprinkle with green onions and turn off the heat.