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Salt and Pepper Squid
Extra crispy Salt and Pepper Squid just like authentic Chinese restaurants. Easy and the best recipe with few ingredients: squid, salt, ground white pepper, scallion and red chilies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 10 oz (300 grams) cleaned squid tubes cut into rings
- oil for deep frying
- 1/2 tablespoon oil for stir-frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon chopped red chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Frying Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the squid under water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix all the ingredients for the frying batter until well combined. Add the squid to the batter and stir to coat evenly.
- To deep-fry the squid, heat 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm) of oil in a wok or frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Gently drop the squid into the oil and immediately loosen them with a spatula to prevent clumping.
- Deep-fry the squid until golden brown and crispy, but do not over-fry. Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon, and drain excess oil by placing the squid on a plate lined with paper towels.
- To stir-fry, heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the scallions and red chilies, stirring quickly. Return the fried squid to the skillet and add the salt and white pepper. Stir to combine well. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from my cookbook Easy Chinese Recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
220mg
(73%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.