sweet and sour squid

[Dawn]

Come on have this tasty dish!

Ingredients:​

For the Squid:​

• 1 pound (450 grams) fresh squid, cleaned and cut into rings
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:​

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or water if you prefer less sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small bell pepper, diced (red or green)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional, for extra sweetness and texture)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Squid:
   • Rinse and pat the squid dry with paper towels.
   • In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
   • Dredge the squid rings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
2. Fry the Squid:
   • Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the squid rings in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
   • Remove the squid with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
3. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice. Set aside.
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
   • Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
   • Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Combine and Serve:
   • Add the fried squid to the sauce and gently toss to coat the squid with the sauce.
   • If using pineapple chunks, add them now and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
   • Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your homemade sweet and sour squid!

 

[jannababe]

This Sweet and Sour Squid looks amazing! The balance of tangy and sweet flavors with the tender squid is spot on. I can almost taste it just by looking at the photos. Can't wait to try this recipe and see how delicious it really is!

 

[Nutellah_]

Yum! Thanks for the sweet and sour squid recipe—sounds delicious!

 

[KarenDeel]

Wow, this Sweet and Sour Squid looks amazing! The vibrant flavors must be so satisfying! Can’t wait to try this out and add a little twist to my dinner routine. Thanks for sharing!