Spicy Squid

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Remove the skin and innards from the fresh squid, and cut it into long strips (as shown in the picture).

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut ginger and garlic into pieces and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Chop the cilantro into sections and set aside.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cut the dried chilies into sections and rinse them with water.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Boil water, add a suitable amount of dark soy sauce, and blanch the fresh squid for 2 minutes.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Remove from water and drain.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat the oil to about 150 degrees Celsius (about 150 % hot) and add the squid strips. Fry for about 1 2 , then remove and drain the oil.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Fry the ginger and garlic in the remaining oil until they are slightly golden brown.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Leave a little oil in the pan, add the fried ginger, garlic and chili pieces, stir-fry briefly to release the spicy aroma, then add the squid.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add half a tablespoon each of oyster sauce and light soy sauce, half a tablespoon of spicy sauce, and half a teaspoon each of sugar and chicken powder. Stir-fry.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add appropriate amounts of cilantro, sesame oil, and chili oil.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Remove from the pan, plate, and garnish with white sesame seeds. All done!