Stir Fried Squid With Basil And Garlic Recipes

SPICY SQUID STIR FRY (爆炒鱿鱼)

Steps:

• If using squid tube: Use a knife or a pair of scissors to cut along one side of the tube. Open the tube to lay it flat, inner side up. Score the inner flesh of the tube, first parallel to the edge, then rotate the tube and slice to create an "X" shaped pattern, spaced about 1/4" (4 mm) in between. Cut the tube in half lengthwise, then slice into 1" (2.5 cm) strips.
• To marinate the squid: add the squid into a big bowl along with the Shaoxing wine and salt. Stir to mix well and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
• To make the sauce: Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to mix well.
• To cook the stir fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the squid. Let cook for 1 minute, until the bottom turns slightly golden. Stir and cook until the squid just curls up. Transfer the squid to a big plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
• Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir fry for 1 minute. Add back the squid. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely, then pour it into the pan. Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened, 1 minute or so. Transfer everything to a big plate. Serve hot as a main dish.

STIR-FRIED SQUID WITH BASIL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Dry the squid well. Cut vertically through the group of tentacles if it is large, otherwise leave whole.
• Cut the squid body into rectangles, diamonds, or squares with no pieces being larger than 1 inch.
• If the basil leaves are large, chop to about the same size pieces as the squid.
• Mix the squid and basil together.
• Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium, then add the peanut oil.
• Swirl the oil and add the garlic. Stir once and return the heat to high before adding the squid-basil mixture.
• Stir and add the red pepper. Stir frequently until the squid becomes opaque, less than one minute.
• Begin tasting the squid and keep tasting until tender, about 1-3 minutes more. Add salt to taste.
• Serve over rice.

CRISPY SQUID WITH GARLIC, CHILE, AND BASIL

Steps:

• The lightly beaten eggs should be in one medium bowl and the bread crumbs in another. Season both the eggs and the bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Take the squid rings and tentacles and coat them with the egg. Remove and allow any excess egg to drip off, and then roll the pieces in the bread crumbs. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate.
• In a medium-size saute pan, heat the chile oil lightly. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Take care not to brown the garlic but instead sweat it so that the liquid emerges and it becomes translucent. Add the sliced celery and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon slices and set aside to cool.
• Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (or alternatively, a deep fryer). Heat the oil slowly to 375 degrees F. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel to drain the squid once they are cooked.
• When ready to serve, drop the squid, in small batches, into the oil. Fry until crispy, turning on both sides with a slotted metal spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain them on the lined baking sheet. Season immediately with salt and toss with the basil leaves. Serve the garlic sauce on the side or drizzle over top. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED SQUID WITH BASIL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Dry the squid well with cloth or paper towels. Cut vertically through the group of tentacles if it is large; otherwise, leave whole. Cut the squid bodies into rectangles, diamonds, or squares, with no dimension greater than 1 inch. The pieces should be fairly uniform in size. Have everything else ready and at hand before you begin to cook.
• Put a large nonstick skillet over high heat; add the oil and, when it shimmers, add the garlic, chiles, and coriander. Cook, stirring almost constantly, for 15 seconds. Raise the heat to high, add the squid, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, just until it loses its raw look.
• Lower the heat to medium and stir in the sugar, nam pla, lime leaf if you have it, and basil. Cook, stirring, for another few seconds, just until the basil wilts. Taste, add salt or more chile or nam pla if necessary, and serve.
• Same technique, different ingredients: In step 3, stir in 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon go chu jang (page 591) or 1 tablespoon miso mixed with a pinch of cayenne, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (page 596), and 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil. Instead of basil, garnish with minced scallion.

STIR FRIED SQUID WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI

Steps:

• 1. Clean Squids and remove Skin.Then with a sharp knife open out tubes.Using a sharp knife score shallow,diagonal cuts on the inside of each squid in a criss cross pattern. Cut the scored Squid in half,then into 2 inch strips
• 2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of the Oil in a Hot Wok until surface appears to shimmer slightly. Add Half the Squid and stir Fry for about 30 Seconds. Remove from Wok with slotted spoon and set aside.
• 3. Add remaining Tablespoon of the oil to the hot wok and toss in remaining Squid and stir fry for 30 seconds as before.Do not remove from wok.
• 4. Return reserved cooked squid to the wok together with the ginger, garlic and chilli and stir fry for 30 seconds stirring constantly to ensure garlic does not burn.
• 5. Add the wine or sherry,water,sugar and salt and stir fry for 20 seconds.
• 6. Toss in Spring Onions and stir fry for a further minute or until squid is just cooked through.
• 7. Finally ..add a little Lime Juice and remove from heat.
• 8. Arrange the Squid on a platter in a pile,garnish with some thinly sliced shards of fresh Red Chilli and serve with Lime Halves