Stir-fried fresh squid

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh squid
1Scallion stalk
1sliceFresh ginger root
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsWater
2tablespoonsOil
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1tablespoonSherry

Directions

1. Clean squid and cut in 1-inch squares. Cut scallion stalk in 1-inch sections. Crush ginger root.

2. Blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste.

3. Heat oil. Add scallion and ginger root; stir-fry a few times. Add squid and stir-fry to coat with oil (about 1 minute).

4. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sherry; stir-fry 2 minutes more.

5. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken and serve at once.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .