Salt and Pepper Squid Recipe | Easy Chinese Takeaway

Step 1

Prepare your squid by rinsing in cold water. Cut the tentacles and make sure each piece is bite-sized.

Step 2

Add the squid, together with wine, minced garlic, ginger, salt, and stir to combine all the ingredients. Let the squid marinate and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the oil until it shimmers or is about 180 degrees Celcius in a large frying pan or skillet. Get the dry mixture ready by combining all the flours, salt and white pepper in a bowl.

Step 4

Coat the marinated salt and pepper squid with potato starch, then drop them in the hot oil. Cook for 5 minutes before flipping over.

Step 5

Next, remove the pieces and coat the squid in the dry mixture. Coat them with the mix before frying the squid again.

Step 6

While frying, add vegetable oil, ginger, sliced chillis, and garlic. Stir around the wok and continue to add peppers as needed. Once the pieces are golden brown, your dish is ready!