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Posted on 17th Feb 2026

Salt and Pepper Squid

Light, golden batter, fragrant garlic, fresh chillies, and that signature salt-pepper crunch

Cuisine

Chinese

Time

45 mins

Servings

2 people

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Ingredients

Ingredients

For pepper salt

  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 1½ tsp sugar  
  • 1 tsp white peppercorn
  • 1 tsp black peppercorn
  • 1 tsp sichuan peppercorn
  • ½ tsp garlic powder/granules
  • ½ tsp fennel
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp msg (optional)

For stir fry

  • 1 squid tube, scored and cut into chunks
  • 20g white onion, diced
  • ½ green chilli, diced
  • ½ red chilli, diced

Batter for deep-frying squid

  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp custard powder
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • ½ tsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

 

Method

PREPARATION

  1. Mix all the ingredients for batter and set aside in the fridge
  2. In a dry pan/wok, add all the ingredients of pepper salt in and toast on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fennel turns golden
  3. Clean out the innards and score the squid diagonally, then cut into 2cm*4cm pieces
  4. Cover the squid with the batter mix
  5. Finely chop the garlic, onions and chillies chopped into cubes  and place in a small prep bowl

COOKING

  1. Deep fry the squid at 190° for 3-5 minutes until the pieces start to brown
  2. Drain off excess oil
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok to high heat
  4. Throw in the chillies, onions and garlic
  5. Add the squid and season well with pepper salt

Serving

  1. Serve immediately on large plate

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