Squid Rings in Sweet and Sour Sauce is a perfect dish for a family dinner, a party, or any occasion. The squid rings are first coated with a mixture of cornstarch, flour, and water, then fried to a crisp golden brown. They are then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce made of sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup. The sauce is then thickened with red and green bell peppers and onions, and fragrant with garlic. This dish is perfect to serve with rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks. A perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a crispy coating, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 500g squid rings, thawed
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions:
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Rinse the squid rings and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, water, sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip the squid rings in the flour mixture and fry them until they turn golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
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Add the fried squid rings to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
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Serve the squid rings hot with rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Enjoy your delicious Squid Rings in Sweet and Sour Sauce!