Iron Teppanyaki Squid
Chinese Chinese - Street Food and Snacks

Iron Teppanyaki Squid

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • • 500g whole squid, cleaned
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • • 1 tsp chili powder
  • • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slice the squid into rings or score the tubes in a crosshatch pattern.

2
Phase 2

Heat a cast-iron griddle until smoking and sear the squid for 1 minute per side, pressing flat with a spatula.

3
Phase 3

Brush the squid with a mix of chili sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic, then cook until caramelised.

4
Phase 4

Sprinkle with cumin, chili, and Sichuan peppercorn powder while still on the griddle.

5
Phase 5

Scatter with sesame seeds and serve straight from the hot plate.