STIR FRIED SQUID WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI

Stir Fried Squid with Garlic and Chilli image

Provided by Mike Shanahan

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g squid, cleaned, sliced,scored
2 Tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
4 clove garlic,finely sliced
2 large hot red chillies,finely sliced on the diagonal.
2 Tbsp shao hsing wine or dry sherry
2 Tbsp water
2 tsp white sugar
2 tsp sea salt
1 c finely sliced spring onions ie scallions
2 tsp lime juice
2 limes halved

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