Salt and Pepper Squid Recipe - Secret Method for Ultimate Crispiness!
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- Опубліковано 22 бер 2021
- Salt and Pepper Squid Recipe - Secret Method for Ultimate Crispiness!
My in depth guide on how to make salt and pepper squid (salt and chilli squid) using my 'secret weapon'. Easy to follow video and a delicious dish.
Salt and pepper squid is one of the most popular recipes that I am asked about on my channel. It's one of those dishes that looks tricky to make but in reality is very simple. Follow me as I take you step by step through every stage until you too can enjoy the marvellous crunch and flavour sensation of salt and pepper squid.
For 2-3 people you will need
300g Squid
200-300g cornflour/cornstarch
2 hot chilli peppers
5 cloves of garlic
1/2 a white onion
1 egg
1 tsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 litre or enough cooking oil for deep frying
PLUS look for my simple but incredible secret technique in the video. You won't believe how easy and effective it is!
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This is possibly the most appropriate (and tasty) dish to eat whilst watching Squid Game. Full of umami, spicy chilli flavour and great as finger food - Salt and Chilli Squid. Enjoy!
I can't wait to try it. Thanks.
@@danydilullo7129 This one is definitely one of my favourites. I hope you love it too 😊
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@@aureliasumida6533 😊❤️
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Oh my word! I am drooling 😋. Thank you for sharing 🤩🥰🙏🏻
Thanks Michael. Great for the tips and enjoyable.
You're welcome! I'm very happy you like it :)
Looks great, I can’t wait to make it. Thank you Sir!
Glad you like it! Come back and let me know how it goes for you and thanks for your comment 😊👍
Can’t wait to try this it looks pretty great and crunchy.
It’s definitely one of my faves! If you make it please let me know how it goes. Thanks 😊
Great squid great fun you guys have make a great team! Love the secreting trying it now!
Glad you like it! Hope the recipe works well for you 😊
Love this recipe and will be trying it soon.
Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it goes for you :)
So glad I stumbled upon you, lovely, relatable and easygoing presentation. Thanks can't want to try cooking the dish
Thanks Rosie, that's lovely of you to say! I enjoy making my videos and I hope that shows. Hiope it works well for you when you try it :)
I adore this dish - and your cooking show.
Thank you! That means a lot 😊
Lovely gonna try this for sure thanks 🎉
You’re welcome! Glad you like my video 😊
Thank you so much! This my favourite Chinese receipes - Can eat it every day if the week!
You’re welcome, David! It’s one of my favourites too. Unfortunately not so good for my waistline 😅
I'm subscribing to you just from this video. That looks so good. Can't wait to see more
Thank you!!! That means a lot. I’ve got more salt and pepper recipes on my channel and tons more besides. Thanks again for subscribing 👍😊
Thank you for sharing this recipe
You’re welcome! Hope you like it 😊
Super easy and super tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Vanessa! You’re welcome 😊🙏🙏🙏
What a mouth watering dish!! Bravo!!
Thanks @peggy hui That’s very kind of you to say so 😊❤️
Amazing squid cooking secret. Thank you Lau👏👏
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching
Wow! It sure looks good and I’ll bet it delicious too! It’s so mouth watering especially watching you sampling it . I will try to cook some too .
Hey! Glad you like the video. I can’t wait for you to try it. Please let me know how it goes if you do make it 😊
Love your videos, I can finally can make my ultimate favourite dish. Thank you❤
Thank you @butterflies3460 I’m so happy you like my channel.
Have a lovely day 😊🫶
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe
You’re welcome! 😊
Wow, sounds so crunchy.
It definitely is! :)
Gonna do it your way ! Thank You 👍
Hi Frederick - thank you! Hope it works well for you :)
You’re a great find. Thank you for the recipe.
Thank you Sara! And you’re welcome. I’m happy that you like it 😊
I'm going to try this at the weekend. Looks simple to do.
Great! Please let me know how it goes 😊
Thanks Michael, I've been looking for an authentic recipe for this wonderful dish and now I have found one! Shared 😋🦑
Hi Peter - you’re welcome! I’m really happy you like it. Thanks for your feedback 😊👍
They look delicious but is little complicated, I am afraid to ruined it.
Hi. Thank you for the channel. Love your way of cooking. Not too precise, but always finishes up perfect. You're an artist, sir!
Thank you so much @jeffjones9792 ! That has to be one of the best comments I’ve ever had! It’s exactly how I aspire to be (although I would never dare call myself an artist in the kitchen).
Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏😊❤️
He is an artist 😊and he really makes it easy for anyone to understand very charismatic charming and delicious food.🥰😀
Absolutely right on that... cooking is the perfect chill pill. Disconnection & sharing, that's what it's about !
Glad you agree. I’m so happy that I started this channel. It allows me to connect with so many people all over the world 😊🙏🙏🙏
@@ChowWithLau greetings from Catalonia !!
@@kuma9069 That's amazing! Thanks for reaching out 😊
Hi La, great video so easy to follow.
Thank you! Glad you like it. Thanks so much for watching 😊
My mouth is watering!
It’s a very tasty dish! 😊
Love your recipe so much! Very creative way to cook ~! The salted and pepper squid look so so crispy and yummy! Keep up your good work my friend :)
Thank you! Your comment makes me want to create even more and better recipes ❤️
Will try it for sure
Thank you! Please let me know how it goes for you 😊
This is the best squid recipe ive seen on UA-cam! Greatly appreciate the secret weapon, will definitely be trying it out! Love your dad personality too! 👍
Thank you so much! I have fun making the videos so I’m glad that comes across. Please let me know how it goes 😊🙏🙏🙏
Wow! Look delicious 👍👍👍
Thank you! Easy to make too :) Thanks for watching!
I just love that idea with spray of water!!! What a great idea! I love it because now my deep fried squid n tempura shrimp is the bomb!!! Thank You so much from California 💕
Hi Cookie Ninja! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm really happy this has worked for you. It still blows my mind that people have watched me from all over the world. Thank you - this comment has made my day :)
Yes it was awesome crispy squid recipes🙂Amazing ideas you shared from us how to use your secret weapon unbelievable🙂
@@ruthpiamonte4755 I’m really happy you like it. And you’re very welcome. I love making these videos for everyone 😊
Cooked it again tonight great.
That's fab! Thanks for the feedback - really glad you're enjoying this one :)
Originally though the presentor was a little stiff but he gives a great explanation of a recipe that I can't wait to try. Thumbs up!
Thanks Robert! I'm always trying to improve my presentation technique - it's a work in progress. Thanks for your feedback and for watching. Hope it works well for you when you try it :)
I will try to cook this..looks yummy👍
Please do! Hope it works well for you :)
I am a beginner and this video really inspires me to start cooking. Thanks for sharing the secrets of cooking in an easy to understand way.
My pleasure 😊 And you’re very welcome!
Wow never expected this lovely squids salt n pepper recipe n supper results ty sir I'm pleased and happy watching ur post from Tanga Tanzania amen.
Hi Herman - I’m very happy you like my video. Thank you for your lovely comment. Have a great day my friend 😊
can't wait to make this. I've never been able to escape some type of sogginess but this recipe looks SOLID. thank you!
Thanks for your comment! Most important thing for making it crisp and not soggy is to make sure your oil is hot before you put the squid in to deep fry. The cooking takes literally a minute. And only use a little oil to toss the squid in the chilli and garlic at the end. Hope this works for you 😊
Thanks for the recipe. Those are interesting links.
You're welcome, David. Hope you find them useful :)
Am trying this out today. Thank you for the recipe!😊
You're welcome! Please let me know how it goes :)
It turned out superb and my son really enjoyed it. So glad I found your channel.Thank you again!!😊
@@Nescafeclassic156 You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and your support - this means more than anything ❤️🙏🙏🙏
wonderful!
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏😊
Excellent video put out by this chef and one of the best cooking videos I have ever watched. He is to the point, with no bullshit while adding some humor. His instructions were so clear and easy with no unnecessary comments that distract from the recipe and technique.
I'm gonna dive into the rest of his video's as a result.
I highly recommend this chef.
Thanks Patrick! That’s an awesome critique and very much appreciated.
I wouldn’t call myself a chef - just an enthusiastic home cook who wants to share his favourite recipes.
Thank you.
@@ChowWithLauyou’re welcome. Just a friendly offer of advice. It would be easier if you first shook up the squid in a bag of the corn flower. Then drop it into already whisked egg in a bigger bowl. The flower will thinly coat the squid giving the egg wash a better surface to stick to so that when you then coat the squid in the flower again, for the frying, it’ll give you a nicer coating.
@@patrickkelly8095 Thanks - I’ll try this next time 👍
Hi. I am watching from the Philippines. I love Chinese food. They are the best! 🇵🇭😊❤️
Thanks Joe! Much appreciated. I would love to visit the Philippines some day soon 😊
Great dish. I am not Asian but love Asian flavors so cook Asian dishes, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese. So much so my kids remarked we should be Chinese. Love the tip I have never heard of for extra crunchiness. I bet that tip will work well with Tempura. For that, you have earned my subscription and I rang the bell for notifications of all your videos. Cheers from North West British Columbia Canada.
Hi! Thank you for your comment. Food is such a great way for people to learn about each other's cultures - I love that. I try to pass on everything I know about cooking through my videos so it's really exciting when people respond from all over the world. It gives me energy and inspiration to do more. Thank you so much again for your support - it really means the world to me :)
Neither is this guy. He's from england
Absolutely brilliant recipe, great video thank you friend. 👌
You are welcome Andy! Thank you for your lovely comment 😊🙏🙏🙏
@@ChowWithLau My pleasure your spray bottle technique is clever and works.
@@andygeorgiou2846 Well it's much appreciated 😊 Unfortunately the spray bottle idea isn't originally my idea - I saw it on someone else's recipe (I forget who) a few years ago and tried it. To my surprise it really worked and I've used it ever since.
Omg my mouth is watering
Glad you like it Joe! Thanks for watching and your comment 😊👍👍👍
Superb ! I will try !Thank you ! From Dubai !
You’re welcome! Amazing my channel is being viewed all over the world! Thank you so much for watching 😊🙏🙏🙏
We made your recipe and it exceeded our expectations. We dry brined the squid beforehand and it made a positive difference on the outcome of the dish.
Thanks Darren! Glad you liked it. The dry brine technique sounds intriguing 👍😊
What’s dry brine ?😊
I have never cooked quid, but I am going to give it a go. Just discovered you video. Cheers Rita Brown Melbourne Australia
Hi Rita - that’s great! This recipe is pretty easy so you should be fine. The trick is not to overcook it.
Hope it works well for you and please let me know how it goes.
Michael 😊
Hi Lau. Came upon your great video by chance. I usually love cooking but i go through phases with a little depression which makes me feel like i lack appetite. So this lovely, easy recipe has helped to make me want to cook again. Thank you so much. I thought it was explained well and you came across as down to earth character. I am English too. Could i use the same technique with chicken or would i have to marinade it in something first? DEB in Newcastle ( Geordieland 😂)
Hi Deb! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback 😊 I’m so glad it’s helped you in a small way. That means the world to me. I’m also happy you like the way I come across on camera - others are not as forgiving lol! But it’s ok, I have a thick skin and I guess this is what I signed up for when I started this. My 2nd ever video (I think) was a salt and pepper chicken recipe. If you check it out it has all the detail you’ll need.
Thanks again for watching and commenting - it is very much appreciated ❤️
U make me drool. Just had breaky but still hungry for squids..perth
#sorrynotsorry hehe!
Glad you like the video 😊
Game changer
Thank you! Hope you found it useful 😊
You Just got Me to Order Squid 🐙..... Will be Cooking it Right Away...
That’s great! Hope you enjoy it 😊
At first I thought its anticlimax, but after your explanation and a little thought I really think its brilliant simple little trick. Thanks I was looking at some nice fresh squid in the market the other day thinking I need different recipie Im going to try it tomorrow.
Thanks Tom! I try not to get too click baity with my titles because people realise pretty quickly but I think this really works. Hope it goes well for you - let me know here if you like :)
@@ChowWithLau Hi well as I said I would cook it today. We just finished dinner of Salt and pepper squid. Ive got to say its the best receipe of squid Ive ever tried. Ive caught squid in Australia and looked forward to fresh squid but always felt a bit disappointed with the result. Its sometimes too chewy like rubber and or I could never get the crust right its floury or soft or too thick gluggy. oh one thing i did was tenderise it a bit with tenderising mallet because it was quite a big squid, I only used half of it. Well this was just fantastic. Resterau quality. Even my wife thought it was good and she is fussy, likes it cooked Philippino style, but she really enjoyed it too. Ill share this on my facebook and always cook it this way. Thanks Lau.
@@tomdungey8505 That is awesome! So happy it worked for you. Good call on the tenderising - at the end of the day if it's really thick it's going to be tougher. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me feedback - this makes it so real for me and gives me the greatest satisfaction. Thank you :)
Amazing
Thank you 😊
💜💜👍👍👍. Many thanks for the video
You're very welcome! :)
@@ChowWithLau I do miss this dish....
@@duncanmit5307 Hope you try out this recipe soon then 😊
Thank you
You're welcome, Sammy! Thanks for watching and commenting - much appreciated😊
Thanks for the recipe, it works! I didn’t used spray bottle, I just sprinkled the water using my fingers, the squids remained crispy even when it has cool down…
You’re welcome! I’m really happy it worked for you. And it’s great that you improvised the water bottle technique.
Thank you for sharing this 😊
new subcriber here..thanks for your recipe...made it tonight and taste great.
Hi Eva - thank you! Really happy you like my recipe 😊🙏🙏🙏
J adore ce plat, justement je tombe sur ta recette pile poil avec ton pistolet magique et ça a vraiment l air ok merci pour ta vidéo maintenant je dois trouver mon calamar 😋
merci! je suis heureuse que ma recette te plaise. j'espère que ça se passe bien pour toi 😊
Hi I've just subscribed to Ur channel is this calamari had it few weeks ago and it was lovely
Hi Maureen! Thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed this and thank you for such a lovely comment :)
I'm gonna try this. Think I will also use the tentacles and try some squid rings as well.
I think you’ll like this, Keith. Great idea to use the tentacles and rings too! Please come back to let us know how it goes 😊
I am going to try calamari this way.
About the rubberiness. For ages I struggled with this. I tried steaming them for 30 minutes before frying. IT WORKS~!! No tough squid and it's foolproof, and fries up nicely.
I’ve never heard of this technique before! I’ll definitely give it a try though. Thanks for the tip! 😊👍
Very nice yummy
Glad you like my video 😊❤️
new subscriber here and i got my notification on
Thanks buddy! I’ve returned your favour 😊
That was great
Thanks Luke! 😊👍
@@ChowWithLau literally making it now. I even got the spray bottle
@@lukecarey613 Fantastic! Let me know how it goes 😄
Yummy😊
Thank you! :)
Wiw...may I request how you cook the calamari pls..thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! The way I cook the squid is all in the video. In this instance I deep fry it. Hope that helps 😊
Excellent presentation.
Thank you! ❤️
Funnily enough, I've previously been using the water spray trick when I tried making southern fried chicken. Get the chicken wings coated with the seasoned flour, put them on a tray, then quick spray of water mist. Turn them over, another spray on the other side, then fry in oil. I suppose the water spray technique directly on seasoned flour or cornflour as demonstrated here could also work, before coating chicken pieces with it and then frying.
Hi Danny, I’ve never tried it on that kind of recipe. No reason why it wouldn’t work though. Thanks for watching and your feedback 😊
@Freedom Family Thanks again for your feedback😊
That machine looks amazing 👍👍👍
@Freedom Family I need one too, now you’ve ‘influenced me’, thanks, I think……another kitchen gadget I NEED!!! 😀
Thanks for sharing with us. i going to cook this for my family. Look so yummy
You’re welcome! I hope they like it 😊
I guess this Salt and Pepper Squid Recipe is so secret that no one knows about it, except for the 15.2 thousand subscribers, (one of which I am) here on the secret UA-cam.
Shhhhhhh….dont tell anyone 😉
And thank you for being a subscriber 🫶🙏🙏🙏
Ignore these people who complain about the length of your videos. They sound pathetic. Keep doing what you!
Thanks for your support, Susan. People can be strange on the internet 😅😊
Looks yummy! Definitely going to try it. When did you add the sesame oil?
Thanks Elizabeth! I added a teaspoon of sesame oil in the squid marinade :)
@@ChowWithLau I can hardly wait to go to China Town, a few blocks from where I live in NYC, with my Japanese Husband for 43 years, to get some squid! I am a Brit from Hertfordshire that absolutely loves Asian food! Thai and Japanese mostly. Love watching your video, you obviously grew up in England!
@@lizbetholney I’ve always wanted to visit New York! I bet the food is great there.
Yup, born and raised in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤️
Ngon quá bạn ơi chúc bạn năm mới nhiều thành công và sức khỏe nhé ❤️
Cảm ơn bạn. lời chúc tốt nhất dành cho bạn❤️
Great recipe - I love squid and can’t wait to try this dish - tanx
Thank you Tony! Let me know how it goes when you try it :)
Thankyou
You’re welcome Ritchie 😊
@@ChowWithLau Your Welcome
I'm going to try this 2nite
Thanks Ed! Please let me know how it goes :)
First time coming across your channel. This is one of my favorite apps I get while out or snack I make at home often.
Observations: That wasn't a half an onion, your knife skills are pretty scary (please don't cut yourself), and the rest is pretty much different. Cool thing about cooking is everyone is different. You enjoyed it and that is all that matters. Cheers.
After over 150 videos I still have all my 9 fingers - thanks for your concern 😊
What do you call that stainless wok stand for your wok on the stove? Badly need one of those!
Hi Kysh, it’s a trivet. However the one I’m currently using isn’t perfect as it’s a bit light and isn’t quite as stable as I’d like. I’m going to be getting one of these soon as I think it’s probably the best solution amzn.to/2ZIytMg
Hope that helps 😊
@@ChowWithLau Thanks so much!
Squids have arrived... Going to Marinate.... Will Make, Eat,and Let You Know...
Fantastic! 👍👍👍
Yummy thanks for sharing ! Happy Holidays
You’re welcome! Happy Holidays!!! 😊
Great recipe! BTW, The Big Boss is a keeper, as I'm sure you know 🙏🌿🌸
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I also have my 'Suprema Comandante' & love her dearly. Women move & make things happen! Greetings from Barcelona 🌸🙏🌿
@@kuma9069 Very true! What would we do without them?
Have a great weekend my friend 😊
Yak! Keep it!
I live on my own, so Sunday roast always gets wasted. So I started a tradition of having authentic Chinese food instead. Yesterday I had Hong Kong style chow mein and this salt and pepper squid.
It was wonderful, really crispy and taste delicious. It really hit the spot.
I must say that next time I'm going to try it in my air frier, for if I can make it healthy, I'll have it every week. I'll let you know what it turns out like!
Hi Dave, thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so glad it worked for you. I’m looking forward to hearing about how it goes using an air fryer 😊
I think the batter needs to be changed for an air frier.
Tbh it was good, but still needed to shallow fry anyway.
So I reckon, take the calorie hit and deep fry like you recommend!!
@@DaveMasters1121 I’m no expert when it comes to air frying so I’m not sure how I would change the coating for that. I do like the idea of air frying for healthier recipes, it’s just that every air fryer I’ve seen advertised doesn’t look like it could cook in big enough quantities for me.
My way of finding a middle ground would be too flash fry the squid just long enough to ‘set’ the coating and then finish in a hot oven. Squid wouldn’t take very long in an oven.
@@ChowWithLau I'm new to air frying too. It's quite good for grilled cheese sandwiches.
I'm going to try again next Sunday :) I do love my Chinese food Sundays! Thank you for a wonderful recipe, it's perfect as it is :)
@@DaveMasters1121 I’m definitely going to get one to have a play with. They do look useful.
And you’re welcome! I’m happy that my videos are reaching people like you 😊
I love your videos Michael when will you bring a book out 😊
Thank you! One day, I hope. I have been thinking about it lately
@@ChowWithLau yes you are awesome and one of the best cooks ever. I hope one day you get a restaurant I would love to eat your food as it would be a delight and truly delicious your very talented.
@@Rain-nw2vk Bless you! Thanks for all of your support. It’s much appreciated 😊
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Interesting
Thanks! If you try it please let me know how it goes 😊
@@ChowWithLau I will do thanks for your recipe
@@tanyamiller6275 You’re welcome! 😊
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@@ChowWithLau yehhhhhhhhhh brother
interesting illustration of "half" an onion hehe
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Looks just delicious and crunchy, but do you have to use cornflour? Will you not get a semi decent cruch with self raising or plain flour for example, or even a mix with cornflour?
Thanks for watching and your comment. Cornflour (in my experience) has a better crunch and a lighter texture than plain flour or self raising. A mix of plain and cornflour would work well though. I would never be arrogant enough to say that my recipes are definitive so please feel free to experiment for yourself. Thanks again :)
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Thank you! ❤️
How many minutes do you deep fry the squid.. I am thought it would be golden colored
Hi Wanda - the squid is deep fried for about 3 mins. It's really important that we don't overcook the squid as that's why it would become tough/rubbery. And therefore the crispy coating stays quite a light colour. The same dish but using chicken, beef or pork comes out a deeper golden brown colour because they are fried for longer. Trust me though, the colour doesn't affect the taste or the crunchiness.
Hope that helps 😊
Nice recipe,I usually toss my squid in a wok
Thank you! :)
Clever. Especially I like your British accent with a Chinese face
Thank you! Glad you like the video.
I’m hoping that one day some producer in Hollywood might have the same reaction 😅😊
What kind of bottles spray water?
Any clean spray bottle is good. Hope that helps 😊
As they say - you can always tell a good cook by the way they use the knife.
What beer/wine should go well with the squids?
I’m not an expert on alcohol but I’d recommend any cold beer that you like 😊
I missed this wow how 😮
Glad you’ve found it now 😊
@@ChowWithLau I can’t believe I missed would love you to do a curry or a stir fry or ribs missed your videos. A lobster one may be good anyway am sure we got plenty to come up really do make easy and simple thanks 🥰
@@Rain-nw2vk Lobster sounds gooooooood! Really happy you like my channel 😊
@@ChowWithLau I do I been watching for a few years I love your videos I even write them in my lil recipe book 🤗
That’s amazing! Wow! 😊❤️