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    Salt and Pepper Squid

    Last Modified: April 11, 2019 by Elaine| 7 Comments

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    An additive Chinese style salt and pepper fried squid-椒盐鱿鱼.

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    Have you ever tried this salt and pepper squid with a tough of garlicky aroma? It is so addictive, either as a snack or a side dish. Although squid is quite yummy for me, I don't love to cook it at home frequently because it turns quite stiff and rubbery either overcooked or undercooked.

    This turns out so satisfying and my daughter enjoyed a small bowl of mild version. The squid is slightly coated with a thin batter before frying. Garlic, salt, pepper, coriander and fresh peppers successfully motivate the aroma while decrease the fishy taste.

    Ingredients

    • 350g raw squid, tentacles and tubes
    • pinch of salt and pepper for marinating
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
    • ¼ cup starch (I use sweet potato starch, you can use cornstarch)
    • ½ tablespoon chili pepper powder (optional for a mild version)
    • 2 fresh peppers (one red, one green)
    • 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
    • ½ middle size egg
    • 2 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
    • Oil for deep-frying
    • 1 small bunch of Coriander

    Clean the squid and remove the dark skin on the surface.

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    Trim the squid and then slice the tubes into ½ inch square pieces. Then rinse well and dry with kitchen paper.

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    Chop the fresh peppers into small circles. Marinate with salt and pepper for around 10 minutes. And then add starch and egg. Mix well.

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    Heat up enough oil in a deep pot until 170 degree C. You can test the oil temperature by adding one piece. The squid should be floating seconds after touching the oil. Deep fry all the squid by small batches.

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    Place 1 tablespoon of cooking oil again and then fry garlic, fresh pepper and green onion until aroma. Then return squid and sprinkle salt and pepper. Turn off the fire and mix everything well.

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    Salt and Pepper Fried Squid

    Elaine
    Salt and pepper fried squid
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 2
    Calories 401 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 350 g raw squid , tentacles and tubes
    • pinch of salt and pepper for marinating
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tsp. coarsely ground white pepper
    • ¼ cup starch , I use sweet potato starch, you can use cornstarch
    • ½ tbsp. chili pepper powder , optional for a mild version
    • 2 fresh peppers , one red, one green
    • 3 cloves of garlic , finely minced
    • ½ middle size egg
    • 2 green onions , finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. cooking oil
    • oil for deep-frying
    • 1 small bunch of Coriander

    Instructions
     

    • Clean the squid and remove the dark skin on the surface.
    • Trim the squid and then slice the tubes into ½ inch square pieces. Then rinse well and dry with kitchen paper.
    • Chop the fresh peppers into small circles. Marinate with salt and pepper for around 10 minutes. And then add starch and egg. Mix well.
    • Heat up enough oil in a deep pot until 170 degree C. You can test the oil temperature by adding one piece. The squid should be floating seconds after touching the oil. Deep fry all the squid by small batches.
    • Place 1 tablespoon of cooking oil again and then fry garlic, fresh pepper and green onion until aroma. Then return squid and sprinkle salt and pepper. Turn off the fire and mix everything well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 463mgSodium: 1664mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1895IUVitamin C: 20.4mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2.8mg
    Keyword Salt and Pepper, Squid
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    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    salt and pepper squid| chinasichuanfood.com

    salt and pepper squid | chinasichuanfood.com

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    Comments

    1. Schultzy

      March 02, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Hello Elaine. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes. Years ago I ate 5 spice squid at a restaurant and can't find a recipe. It looked like this. Could I just add 5 spice? When would I add it?
      JS

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 03, 2017 at 10:53 am

        Sure. 5 spice powder is a great substitute to common salt and pepper.

        Reply
    2. DB

      March 06, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Would this work with soft shell crabs or cut up pork chops?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 07, 2017 at 8:25 am

        Maybe you could have a try. It sounds like a good ideal. ?

        Reply
    3. Chino

      July 23, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Elaine just finished cooking and eating this recipe, it is indeed very tasty! Very simple but addicting!

      One thing though, some ingredients weren't mentioned in the instructions like the 2tsp coarsely ground white peppers when do i add that? also the chili powder and coriander are missing in the instructions though it looks like the coriander leaves are for garnish only. please add to the instructions so it's more clear.

      Thank You and you're the best cooking site on the internet!

      Reply
    4. Pam

      May 24, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      Watching your youtube vids and reading your blogs makes me forget all the stress from this pandemic?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 26, 2020 at 8:35 am

        That's the most lovely comment I got so far. Thanks Pam. There must be something to do even life is hard and tough!!

        Reply

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