Salt and Pepper Squid

Name: Salt and Pepper Squid
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 500 grams squid; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 2 cloves, minced garlic; enough oil for deep frying; 2 stalks, chopped green onions

Salt and Pepper Squid is a popular Taiwanese dish featuring tender squid pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili, then deep-fried to a crispy perfection. It is commonly enjoyed as a street food snack or appetizer, embodying the vibrant night market culture of Taiwan.

8 ingredients

saltyspicycrispyumami

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Taiwanese70%

Cantonese30%

Ingredients

squid
500 grams
cornstarch
1 cup
salt
1 teaspoon
white pepper
1 teaspoon
chili flakes
1 teaspoon
garlic
2 cloves, minced
oil for deep frying
enough
green onions
2 stalks, chopped

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originated from Taiwanese night markets, influenced by Chinese frying techniques and the abundant seafood available around the island. It reflects Taiwan's fusion of local flavors with Cantonese culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Taiwanese70%

ingredients+techniques

Cantonese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

deep frying seasoning marinating

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