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Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 large whole squid, cleaned and cut into pieces (see my video on how to clean and prepare squidhere) or 400g (14 oz) pre-cleaned calamari tubes sliced into rings; 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tbsp black peppercorns; 1 tbsp sea salt; ¼ cup plain flour (all-purpose flour); ¼ cup rice flour; 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 4 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced; 1 large red chilli, finely sliced; vegetable oil for deep frying and stir-frying; lime wedges to serve

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

35m

This Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid recipe from Marion's Kitchen features tender pieces of squid seasoned with Sichuan and black peppercorns, sea salt, and a hint of garlic and chilli. Deep fried to perfection and served with lime wedges, it's a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that's sure to impress.

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Servings: 2

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2 large whole squid, cleaned and cut into pieces (see my video on how to clean and prepare squidhere) or 400g (14 oz) pre-cleaned calamari tubes sliced into rings

1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

1 tbsp black peppercorns

¼ cup plain flour (all-purpose flour)

2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

4 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced

1 large red chilli, finely sliced

vegetable oil for deep frying and stir-frying

lime wedges to serve

Dry roast the peppercorns in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant. Use a mortar and pestle to grind the peppercorns and the salt to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl.

Pour enough oil to deep fry into a wok or saucepan over high heat.

Combine the plain flour and rice flour in a large bowl. Pat the squid pieces with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Generously season the squid pieces with the salt mixture. Coat pieces of squid in the flour. When the oil is hot, fry the squid in batches for 2-3 minutes or until light golden in colour. Drain on paper towel.

Heat 1 tsp of vegetable oil in a clean wok or frying pan. Add the garlic, spring onion and chillies and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the squid pieces and a little more of the salt mixture and stir-fry until well combined. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with lime wedges.

Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid | Marion's Kitchen

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Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid | Marion's Kitchen

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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