Chilli Fried Squid
Ingredients
- 800 grams small squid, cleaned
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 medium spring onions, sliced
- ½ tablespoon green (Serrano) chilli pepper, sliced
- 20 curry leaves
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, julienne
- 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- Baby lettuce leaves to garnish, we use leaves, pea shoots etc
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Description
A spicy, zesty way to cook squid, just right for a starter to an oriental style meal
Method
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Cut the cleaned squid into ½ inch rings then in a pan bring water and salt to a boil, add he squid, and cook for two or three minutes, or until tender.
Drain immediately, discard fluids, and set squid aside.
In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions, chillies, curry leaves, ginger and garlic on a medium heat for about three minutes Stir frequently to avoid browning the ingredients.
Add the chili powder, turmeric, and ground coriander and stir briefly before adding the squid rings stir well in and season with lime juice, and adjust salt to taste cook until the squid starts to just turn golden.
Serve and Enjoy! With the baby lettuce leaves and shoots!
Chef's Tips
Your fishmonger should be able to clean the squid for you if not then it’s not too difficult to do yourself just remove the tube on the squid's head, as it is tough and rubbery even when cooked. In addition, rub the dark-colour skin off the squid's body, either with a towel or with the blunt side of a knife, as that, too, detracts from the quality of the dish.
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