Sweetness & Lightning
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Squid and taro (Sweetness & Lightning)
Squid and taro simmered in soy-and-mirin broth.
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45 minTotal time
EasyDifficulty
2servings
Quick answer
To make Squid and taro (Sweetness & Lightning) you need cleaned squid, peeled taro, dashi broth, soy sauce and mirin, among other things. It takes 5 steps in 3 phases, about 45 min in total for 2 servings, with easy difficulty.
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Ingredients
for 2 servings
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Allergies
Intolerances
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- Alternative: King oyster mushrooms, firm tofu or konjac
- Alternative: Kombu and shiitake dashi
- Alternative: Coconut aminosAlternative: Gluten-free tamari
Allergens and intolerances
Wheat (gluten)Soy sauce
FishDashi broth
Crustaceans and molluscsCleaned squid
SoySoy sauce
May not agree with an intolerance to
GlutenSoy sauce- SoySoy sauce
How to replace them
- Wheat (gluten)
- Soy sauce → Gluten-free tamari
- Fish
- Dashi broth → Kombu and shiitake dashi
- Crustaceans and molluscs
- Cleaned squid → King oyster mushrooms, firm tofu or konjac
- Soy
- Soy sauce → Coconut aminos
- Gluten
- Soy sauce → Gluten-free tamari
- Soy
- Soy sauce → Coconut aminos
Guidance based on the recipe’s ingredients. Always check each product’s label: sauces, stocks and ready-made products may contain traces.
Step by step
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Preparation
Peel taro and cut into equal pieces. Slice cleaned squid into rings.
Boil taro in water for 10 minutes and drain. Do not eat it raw.
Timer · 10 min
Cooking
Heat dashi with soy, mirin, sugar and ginger. Add taro and simmer for 15 minutes.
Timer · 15 minAdd squid and simmer gently for 5 minutes until opaque and cooked.
Tip: Add squid late to control its texture and avoid prolonging the simmer once cooked.
Timer · 5 min
Serving
Rest in the broth for 5 minutes and serve with a little sauce.
Timer · 5 min
Recipe completed!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Squid and taro (Sweetness & Lightning) take to make?
About 45 min in total, split into 3 phases: preparation, cooking and serving.
Can I make it for more or fewer people?
Yes. The base recipe is for 2 servings; change the number of servings and every amount is recalculated.
Which anime is Squid and taro (Sweetness & Lightning) from?
From Sweetness & Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma). Dish that appears in Sweetness & Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma). Home adaptation, not the official recipe from the series. In the app it’s in the Little Cooks universe.
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