Salt and Pepper Squid

Ingredients

• 500 g squid tubes, cleaned
• 50 g cornflour
• 50 g plain flour
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp Sichuan or black peppercorns, crushed
• 500 ml vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 spring onions, sliced

Method

1. Cut the squid open, score in a criss-cross pattern and cut into pieces. Pat dry.
2. Mix the cornflour, flour, salt and pepper. Toss the squid in it.
3. Fry in batches at 180°C for 1–2 minutes until crisp. Drain.
4. Stir-fry the chilli, garlic and spring onions in 1 tbsp oil for 1 minute. Toss with the squid and serve.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.