Jiaoyan youyu (椒盐鱿鱼)

Name: Jiaoyan youyu
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 250 g Squid; 7 tbsp Wheat flour; 0.375 tsp Salt and pepper mix; 3 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 pinch Baking powder; to taste Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Garlic; 2 tsp Ginger; to taste Fresh chili; 1 pcs Green onion

China

Tender squid coated in a fragrant batter, fried to a golden crust and sautéed with garlic, ginger, and fresh chili, seasoned with a salt and pepper mix. A quick Chinese dish, perfect as an appetizer.

Ingredients

250 g Squid
7 tbsp Wheat flour
0.375 tsp Salt and pepper mix
3 tbsp Water
3 tbsp Cornstarch
1 pinch Baking powder
to taste Vegetable oil
2 tbsp Garlic
2 tsp Ginger
to taste Fresh chili
1 pcs Green onion

Steps

Mix 4 tbsp wheat flour, 0.25 tsp salt and pepper mix, and 3 tbsp water to obtain a semi‑liquid paste. Add it to the squid (250 g) and stir well to coat all pieces.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 3 tbsp wheat flour, 3 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 pinch baking powder. Dredge each piece of squid in this dry mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok to 180 °C and fry the squid in batches until lightly golden. Transfer the cooked squid to a colander.
Drain most of the oil, leaving only a thin film in the wok.
In the remaining oil, quickly stir‑fry 2 tbsp garlic, 2 tsp ginger, and fresh chili to taste until fragrant.
Return the squid to the wok, add 1 pcs sliced green onion, toss quickly and sprinkle the remaining 0.125 tsp salt and pepper mix. Serve hot.