Squid Flowers and Green Peppers

Squid flowers are made by scoring the fish with a criss-cross pattern before cutting it into squares or strips. when placed in hot oil, the pieces open up. menu serves 4-5.


Squid Flowers and Green Peppers ()
    Materials:
    450 g (1 lb) squid, cleaned and head removed
    600 ml (1 pint) vegetable oil
    2 slices root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
    225 g (8 oz) green peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 4 cm (1 1/2 inch) pieces
    1 teaspoon salt
    12 tablespoon soy sauce
    1 teaspoon wine vinegar
    freshly ground black pepper
    1 teaspoon sesame oil


    Preparation time: 20 minutes
    Cooking time: 10 minutes

1. Open up the squid and cut a criss-cross pattern on the inside with a sharp knife. Cut the squid into 4 cm (1 1/2 inch) squares.

2. Heat the oil in a wok to 180 degree C or 350 degree F or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds, then remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil. Reheat the wok and add the ginger and green peppers. Stir together for a few seconds and then add the squid, followed by the salt, soy sauce, vinegar and pepper. Bring to the boil, sprinkle on the sesame oil and serve.


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