MEL'S SALT & PEPPER SQUID
I introduced my friends and family to salt and pepper squid at our local Chinese restaurant. Now it doesn't matter which Chinese restaurant we go to - this is the only dish that we order 2 serves of. This tasty version I adapted from Neil Perry's recipe (appears on the Australian Lifestyle channel website). I found the tempura batter a great substitute for the rice flour.
Provided by Mel Zlotkowski
Categories Squid
Time 25m
Yield 2-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dry roast spices (salt, both types of peppercorns and chilli) in a pan over a low heat until salt starts to turn golden and spices fragrant.
- Place into a mortar and pestle and cool.
- Once cool, grind with the mortar and pestle to a fine consistency.
- Mix through the rice flour (tempura batter/ flour).
- Heat oil in a wok or saucepan to 180 degrees Celsius (a sugar thermometer is the safest and best way to check your temperature).
- Cut squid into thin strips (or score lightly with knife and cut into larger pieces).
- Dust lightly in the flour mix and cook a small batch at a time to retain the heat in the wok to give your squid crunch.
- Drain on absorbent paper and place onto your plate.
- To Serve Sprinkle some chopped coriander over the top, a bit more salt if you wish and add some lime wedges.
- Great with an Asian beer!
- I hope that you give it a try'cause it's not stringy and not too fishy- it ends up really tender.
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Rajkumar Chaudhary
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squid. I had some squid that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect.
Prayer Mcee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squid, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The squid was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing.
Welf Mclee
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Mr Qazi
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The squid was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing.
Basellove Basellove
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Samer Samers
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
ila minto
[email protected]The flavor of this dish was amazing! The squid was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.
Angelica Olaguez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make, and it turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Safae Safae
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit! It's a great appetizer or main course.
Ayaaz Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squid. I had some squid that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect.
Zain
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.
shawn thomason
[email protected]The flavor of this dish was great, but the squid was a bit overcooked.
Ethan Turple
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my squid was a bit tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jamiracle Stevens
[email protected]This dish was easy to make, and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Holly kate
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The squid was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing.
Ei Phoo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.
NP P
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Toslim Ahmed
[email protected]This salt and pepper squid recipe was a hit! The squid was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great.