Published Oct 08, 2021 Updated Sep 18, 2024
Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt and pepper squid is a favorite dish at Chinese restaurants, other than salt and pepper chicken and salt and pepper shrimp. The squids are cut into rings, coat with a frying batter and deep-fry to crispy goodness, before tossing in a salt, pepper, scallion and red chili mixture. In this salt and pepper squid recipe, you will learn all the secrets of Chinese restaurants. The end result will be better than Chinese restaurants, I guarantee.
Recipe Ingredients
Cleaned squid Salt Ground white pepper All purpose flour Corn starch Egg white Scallion and red chilies
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How To Make Salt And Pepper Squid
Cooking Tips
To have the best results, please follow my cooking tips below:
Buy pre-cleaned squid tubes at the seafood section of grocery stores. Use ground white pepper. Ground white pepper is used by Chinese and Asian cooks for intense peppery aroma and nuance. After deep-frying, soak up the excess oil on the squid with paper towels. You can also line a plate with a paper towel and transfer the fried squid over it. This will make the squid light, crispy and not greasy.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve this dish with other popular Chinese recipes. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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