Fried squid rings with salt and pepper and sweet chili sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Fried squid rings with salt and pepper served with sweet chili sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine, combining the tender texture of squid with a crispy golden crust. Corn flour adds lightness to the batter, while a spice mix including Chinese 'Five Spices' enriches the flavor with depth and richness. Fried in aromatic peanut oil, the squid rings acquire an appetizing crunch, while the sweet chili sauce adds a spicy note. Lemon juice enhances the freshness of the seafood, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is great as an appetizer or light main course, especially when paired with fresh vegetables and white wine.
1
Rinse the squid well and clean if necessary. Cut into rings 2 cm thick.
- Squid: 500 g
2
In a large bowl, mix corn flour, black pepper, salt, and spice mix. Add the squid rings and mix well.
- Cornmeal: 50 g
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chinese five-spice powder: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Heat the peanut oil in a wok, but not until smoking, and fry the squid rings in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden. Transfer to a paper towel, then to a plate, and keep warm covered with foil.
- Peanut oil: 250 ml
4
Serve hot with chili sauce and lemon wedges.
- Sweet chili sauce: 4 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1 piece
