Spicy and Salty Squid

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb fresh squid, slices or 1/2 lb squid, slices
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• splash sesame oil
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons oil, separated
• oil (for frying)
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 small red chili pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Peel off the skin of fresh squid and gut; clean thoroughly. Cut the squid into thick strips. Set aside and drain.

2. 2

   Place squid in a bowl, add egg, salt, sesame oil, white pepper, 3-tbsp cornstarch and 1-tbsp oil and soy sauce. Mix well.

3. 3

   Heat up a pot with oil. Deep-fry squid with maximum heat until crispy. Remove and put aside.

4. 4

   In a wok, stir-fry garlic shallots, and red chili in 1 tablespoon oil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, place the deep-fried squids in wok. Season with salt and serve right away.