STIR-FRIED SQUID WITH CHILLI AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Serves 4.

Preparation & cooking time: 35–40 mins.

350–400g (12–14oz) cleaned squid 1 small onion

1 small green pepper, cored and seeded

3–4 tablespoons seasoned oil

3–4 small bits of fresh ginger root

1 spring onion, cut into short sections

1–2 fresh green chillies, cut into small bits*

2 tablespoons black bean sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine

a few drops of sesame oil

Prepare and blanch the squid as described on page 82 for Deep-fried Squid.

Cut the onion and green pepper into small triangular pieces. Heat the oil in a preheated wok until smoking, then add the ginger, spring onion and chillies, followed by the onion and green pepper; stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the black bean sauce, stir for another minute before adding the squid with the wine, and blend well. Finally add the sesame oil and serve hot.

*NB Handle fresh chillies with great care.

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