STEP 1.Clean and wash the squid. Carefully peel off the skin layer.
STEP 2.Cut it open and place it flat. The inside part should face upwards. Scor it with a knife to make a pattern of criss cross diagonal strips. Do not cut through the flesh completely when making the pattern.
STEP 3.Then cut the squid into small pieces.
STEP 4.Cut the tentacles into small pieces.
STEP 5.-1)fill a pot with water and add 4 to 5 slices of ginger. Cover and bring the water to a boil.
STEP 6.-2)add 12 oz squid to the boiling water and stir them. Blanch for 10 seconds to remove any bad smell.
STEP 7.-3)then remove it from the boiling water and hold it under cold running water.
STEP 8.-4)then drain it completely and keep aside.
STEP 9.-5)to make the sauce in a bowl add 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp chinese cooking wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp water ,1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dark soy sauce and mix well.
STEP 10.-6)place a wok on high heat and add 2 tbsp oil. Wait for the oil to heat .
STEP 11.-7)add 1 tsp ginger strips, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tbsp white part of the spring onion diced and stir fry till fragrant.
STEP 12.-8)add ½ red bell pepper and ½ green pepper cut into chunks .stir fry for 3 minutes or till bell pepper are cooked as desired.
STEP 13.-9)then push the pepper to one side of the wok and add blanched squid.
STEP 14.-10)turn the heat to the highest level and stir fry the squid and vegetables.
STEP 15.-11)do not cook the squid for more than 1 minute 50 seconds.
STEP 16.-12)when there are 20 seconds left, add the prepared sauce. Toss all the ingredients together to combine well with the sauce. Turn off the heat.
STEP 17.-13)take the stir fry out of the wok and serve.
Nutrition value
489
calories per serving
32 g Fat9 g Protein37 g Carbs18 g FiberOther
Current Totals
32 g Fat
9 g Protein
37 g Carbs
18 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
37 g
Protein
9 g
Fiber
18 g
Fats
Fat
32 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
101 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
536 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
1 mg
Vitamin B9
98 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
192 mg
Vitamin E
5 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
100 mg
Manganese
7 mg
Phosphorus
262 mg
Selenium
2 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment