Five Spice Crisp Fried Squid Recipes

FIVE-SPICE CRISP-FRIED SQUID

Steps:

• Rinse squid well in cold water, then drain well and pat dry with kitchen towels.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or cast-iron pan. Adjust heat to maintain 375 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, stir together cornstarch, cayenne, salt, black pepper and five-spice powder. Set bowl near stove.
• Dip squid pieces into cornstarch mixture, one by one, and immediately slip carefully into hot oil. Let fry, making sure not to crowd the pan. (Use 2 pans or work in batches if necessary.) Turn pieces with tongs to ensure even cooking. When squid is lightly browned, after about 2 minutes, remove pieces and blot on paper towels.
• Transfer squid to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chiles. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

CHINESE CRISP - FRIED SALT AND PEPPER SQUID

Steps:

• Slit each squid body open along one side with a sharp knife then score the inside of each in a criss cross pattern.
• Set aside with the tenticles.
• Heat 5 cm of Vegetable oil in the base of a deep frying pan.
• Place the sea salt and the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and crush coarsely together.
• stir into the cornflour, then toss with the squid to coat.
• Cook the chillies and salad onions in the hot oil for 30 seconds then scoop them out with a mesh spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
• Cook the squid body and tentacles in the pan for 2 minutes until it rolls up and turns crisp and lightly golden.
• Transfer the squid to a plate, scatter over the crispy chilli and salad onions and serve with soy sauce for drizzling and lemon wedges for squeezing over.