Spicy Salt & Pepper Squid

Salt & Pepper Squid
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 6minutes
Total time is 16minutes
Serve is for 4 people
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

10 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 1teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 1/2tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2tablespoons plain flour
  • 1teaspoons hot chili powder
  • 114grams cleaned squid, cut into ½ inch rings
  • 1L vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
  • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • 1teaspoons coriander leaves (to garnish)

Method

Step 1 of 4

Put the Szechuan peppercorns into a dry wok and stir over medium heat until they begin to pop and release their aroma. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and pound with the salt until coarsely ground.

Step 2 of 4

Put the salt and pepper mixture, cornstarch, flour, and chili powder into a bowl and toss in the squid rings.

Step 3 of 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook squid in batches for 45 seconds or until  just turning brown.

Step 4 of 4

Put the chili and spring onions into a slotted spoon and gently lower the spoon into the hot oil for a few seconds. Serve the squid with a sprinkling of coriander and the crispy chili and spring onion.

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