Chilli Salt Squid

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, this Chilli Salt Squid recipe is a restaurant-worthy dish you can easily master at home in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender pieces of fresh squid coated in a perfectly seasoned mixture of cornstarch, rice flour, sea salt, and fragrant Chinese five-spice powder, this dish is all about achieving crunch and flavor perfection. Fried to a delicate crisp, the squid is then tossed with aromatic stir-fried garlic, red chilies, and spring onions for a vibrant kick. Served with a squeeze of fresh lime, this irresistible seafood delight is perfect as an appetizer or a light snack. Simple yet sophisticated, this quick and easy recipe will make an impressive addition to your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh squid
• 100 g cornstarch
• 50 g rice flour
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 0.5 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 pcs fresh red chilies
• 2 stalks spring onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 pc lime

Directions

Step 1

Clean the squid by removing the head, entrails, and transparent cartilage. Cut the squid into rings or bite-sized pieces and lightly score the surface in a crisscross pattern to tenderize.

Step 2

Pat the squid pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, rice flour, sea salt, white pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder. Mix well to create the coating mixture.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red chilies, spring onions, and garlic, then set them aside for later use.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). Test by dropping a small bit of the coating mixture into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.

Step 6

Dredge the squid pieces in the coating mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.

Step 7

Fry the squid in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes or until the squid is golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried squid to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Once all the squid is cooked, pour out most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Return the pan to medium heat.

Step 9

Add the garlic and chilies to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the spring onions and cook for another 10 seconds.

Step 10

Toss the fried squid into the pan with the aromatics. Stir-fry briefly to coat the squid in the flavors.

Step 11

Transfer the squid to a serving platter and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1280.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5361.6

Total Fat 507.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1165mg	0%
Sodium 2564.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 84.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.0mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1613.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 11.6%