Stir-Fried Squid with Green Pepper Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

2

1

4

1/4 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon

1 1/2 teaspoons

2 tablespoons

Seasoning

1 1/2 tablespoons

1/2 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon

1/2 tablespoon

1/2 teaspoon

Dried squids

Medium-sized green capsicum

Dried chilies

Chopped garlic

Sherry

Baking soda

Cornstarch, blended with 3 tablespoons water

Oil

Oil for deep frying

Soy sauce

Worchestershire sauce

MSG (optional)

Sugar

Sesame oil

• Soften dried squids by soaking in some water the baking soda dissolved in it.

• Remove softened squids and rinse under cold running water. Discard tail and head portions.

• Cut body into 4 sections and make lengthwise and crosswise scores on each piece. Cut into bite-size pieces.

• Cut capsicum into bite-size pieces and the dried chilies into 1 inch pieces.

• Put squids into boiling water for 20 seconds so that they curl slightly. Remove and drain.

• Deep fry squids for 30 seconds. Remove again and drain.

• Heat oil and stir fry dried chilies and garlic till fragrant.

• Add sherry, squids and seasonings, toss well. Add in capsicum and stir fry for 1 minute.

• Stir in blended cornstarch to make a smooth gravy. Stir, dish up and serve on a warmed plate.