stir fried squid with garlic and chilli
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This has to be one of my favourite Squid Recipes Be sure not to overcook the Squid as it will toughen...It doesn't take long at all to cook through to opaque.
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Ingredients
- 600 grams squid, cleaned, sliced,scored
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
- 4 cloves garlic,finely sliced
- 2 large hot red chillies,finely sliced on the diagonal.
- 2 tablespoons shao hsing wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup finely sliced spring onions ie scallions
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 - limes halved
How To Make stir fried squid with garlic and chilli
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Step 1Clean Squids and remove Skin.Then with a sharp knife open out tubes.Using a sharp knife score shallow,diagonal cuts on the inside of each squid in a criss cross pattern. Cut the scored Squid in half,then into 2 inch strips
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Step 2Heat 1 Tablespoon of the Oil in a Hot Wok until surface appears to shimmer slightly. Add Half the Squid and stir Fry for about 30 Seconds. Remove from Wok with slotted spoon and set aside.
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Step 3Add remaining Tablespoon of the oil to the hot wok and toss in remaining Squid and stir fry for 30 seconds as before.Do not remove from wok.
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Step 4Return reserved cooked squid to the wok together with the ginger, garlic and chilli and stir fry for 30 seconds stirring constantly to ensure garlic does not burn.
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Step 5Add the wine or sherry,water,sugar and salt and stir fry for 20 seconds.
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Step 6Toss in Spring Onions and stir fry for a further minute or until squid is just cooked through.
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Step 7Finally ..add a little Lime Juice and remove from heat.
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Step 8Arrange the Squid on a platter in a pile,garnish with some thinly sliced shards of fresh Red Chilli and serve with Lime Halves
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