Chili-Garlic Butter Squids

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make several shallow slit cuts on both sides of the squids.
  2. 2Blanch the squid bodies for 1 minute.
  3. 3Blanch the squid tentacles for 1 minute.
  4. 4Heat a wok and add unsalted butter.
  5. 5Add sliced garlic to the melted butter.
  6. 6Add minced red chili.
  7. 7Pour in oyster sauce.
  8. 8Add banana ketchup, brown sugar, and squid broth.
  9. 9Stir the sauce until combined.
  10. 10Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  11. 11Add green bell pepper and red bell pepper.
  12. 12Season with salt and pepper.
  13. 13Add the blanched squids to the sauce.
  14. 14Mix and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  15. 15Plate up the squids.
  16. 16Pour the sauce over the plated squids.
  17. 17Sprinkle with toasted garlic.

Ingredients

  • 1.4 Kgs Squids (cleaned)
  • 0.5 Bar Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Head Garlic (sliced)
  • 1 Red Chili (minced)
  • 4 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 0.5 Cup Banana Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 Cup Squid Broth
  • Cornstarch Slurry
  • 0.25 Cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 0.25 Cup Red Bell Pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Toasted Garlic

Equipment

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