CHINESE CRISP - FRIED SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
This is one of my all time favourite Chinese dishes. Baby squid are best for this recipe as they cook quickly and are tender.
Provided by Lene8655
Categories Squid
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slit each squid body open along one side with a sharp knife then score the inside of each in a criss cross pattern.
- Set aside with the tenticles.
- Heat 5 cm of Vegetable oil in the base of a deep frying pan.
- Place the sea salt and the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and crush coarsely together.
- stir into the cornflour, then toss with the squid to coat.
- Cook the chillies and salad onions in the hot oil for 30 seconds then scoop them out with a mesh spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Cook the squid body and tentacles in the pan for 2 minutes until it rolls up and turns crisp and lightly golden.
- Transfer the squid to a plate, scatter over the crispy chilli and salad onions and serve with soy sauce for drizzling and lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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Bbe Mfanakit
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili next time.
Arafa Abo senna
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the squid turned out perfect. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The salt and pepper seasoning was perfect.
Marion Shiny
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Ramzan Malik
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The squid was a bit bland and the salt and pepper seasoning didn't really do much for it.
gkgeorge kuriagk
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. I love serving it with a side of rice and vegetables.
Donnie Forrest
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my squid turned out really tough. I think I might have overcooked it.
JOHN CARDONA
[email protected]The squid was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
ilan I
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'm not a huge fan of squid, but I loved this recipe.
Sakil Ahmed Sanny
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the squid turned out great. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The salt and pepper seasoning was perfect.
Illiemenam Kosisochukwu
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The squid was perfectly crispy and flavorful. I loved the combination of salt and pepper with the lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.