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Spicy and Salty Squid
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
I really like squid and it's great prepared this way. It's crunchy and delicious. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3/4 lb fresh squid or 1/2 lb squid, slices
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
splash sesame oil
1 pinch white pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil, separated
oil (for frying)
5 tablespoons soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 small red chili pepper, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. Peel off the skin of fresh squid and gut; clean thoroughly. Cut the squid into thick strips. Set aside and drain.
2. Place squid in a bowl, add egg, salt, sesame oil, white pepper, 3-tbsp cornstarch and 1-tbsp oil and soy sauce. Mix well.
3. Heat up a pot with oil. Deep-fry squid with maximum heat until crispy. Remove and put aside.
4. In a wok, stir-fry garlic shallots, and red chili in 1 tablespoon oil.
5. Reduce the heat, place the deep-fried squids in wok. Season with salt and serve right away.
By RecipeOfHealth.com