Crispy Salt And Pepper Squid Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 300 to 350 grams Small Squids, cleaned and cut into halved
• 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• A Big Pinch of Sea Salt
• 2 to 3 tsp Peanut Oil
• 1/2 Cup Corn Starch or Potato Starch

Magic Salt

• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
• 1/2 tsp Chicken Powder
• 1 tsp 5-Spice Powder
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder

Aromatic

• 2 to 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped
• 1/2 Green + 1/2 Red Chilies, chopped (or any color)
• 3 Scallions, chopped
• A couple of Pinches of “Magic Salt”

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the “Magic Salt”: Combine all the ingredients in a jar or container. Close with a lid and shake well. 
2. Combine the squids with flour, baking powder, sea salt and peanut oil. Mix until well combine. Then coat it with corn starch and shake-off excess starch. 
3. Heat the oil over medium to high heat. Deep-fry all the squids until crispy and golden in color. Remove and drain well on a wire strainer or paper towel. Set aside.
4. Lightly oiled a pan or wok over high heat. Toss in the garlic, chilies, scallions. Stir-fry until fragrant. Toss in the squids. Mix well and sprinkle some “Magic salt”, toss well and serve immediately.

Source: Seasalt With Food

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