FIVE-SPICE CRISP-FRIED SQUID
In most Chinese restaurants, so-called "Salt and Pepper-Style" shrimp or squid usually contain other spices too. A good dose of 5-spice mixture makes these fried squid especially tasty, and dusting them with cornstarch before frying keeps them delicately crisp. Maintain the oil temperature at 375 degrees, and don't try to fry too many pieces at once.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse squid well in cold water, then drain well and pat dry with kitchen towels.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or cast-iron pan. Adjust heat to maintain 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, stir together cornstarch, cayenne, salt, black pepper and five-spice powder. Set bowl near stove.
- Dip squid pieces into cornstarch mixture, one by one, and immediately slip carefully into hot oil. Let fry, making sure not to crowd the pan. (Use 2 pans or work in batches if necessary.) Turn pieces with tongs to ensure even cooking. When squid is lightly browned, after about 2 minutes, remove pieces and blot on paper towels.
- Transfer squid to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chiles. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jakob Saucedo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squid is always crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
Med Djelita
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The squid was crispy and flavorful, and the five-spice powder gave it a really unique taste. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the squid and the sauce.
Nahurira sostene
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rody Ahmed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The squid is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Yejin Yang
[email protected]This was my first time cooking squid and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Shaun Islam
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squid is always crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
Michael Okon
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The squid was crispy and flavorful, and the five-spice powder gave it a really unique taste. I will definitely be making this again.
Saleh Aomri
[email protected]I made this for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the squid and the sauce.
Mason Drakefield
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
shanice irwin
[email protected]I love this recipe! The squid is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Spooky Gamer
[email protected]This was my first time cooking squid and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
saim asad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squid is always crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
Manish Shah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The squid was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The five-spice powder added a great flavor to the dish.
Monique Lane
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Md.Arafat Rahman Samir
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The squid was crispy and flavorful, and the five-spice powder gave it a really unique taste. I will definitely be making this again.