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Pepper squid noodles

Looking for speedy noodle dishes? Try cooking with squid – an inexpensive seafood that cooks in just a few minutes in a hot pan, perfect for quick stir-fries.

  • serves

    4

  • prep

    10 minutes

  • cook

    10 minutes

  • difficulty

    Easy

serves

4

people

preparation

10

minutes

cooking

10

minutes

difficulty

Easy

level

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Ingredients

  • 750 g thick fresh egg noodles, in the packet
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 200 g squid, cleaned and scored, cut into 5 cm pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 cm x 2 cm piece ginger, thinly julienned
  • 1 tsp doubanjiang (Chinese spicy bean paste)
  • 1 small bunch gai lan, cut into 5 cm pieces
  • 6 spring onions, cut into 5 cm lengths
For the Sichuan pepper sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp kecap manis
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1½ tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup chicken stock, or water

Instructions

  1. To make the Sichuan pepper sauce, place the Sichuan and black peppercorns in a small dry saucepan over medium heat. Toast, swirling the pan occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until the peppercorns are fragrant. Transfer the toasted spices to a mortar and pestle and grind to a coarse powder. Place into a medium bowl with the remaining ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine. Set aside.
  2. Use a sharp paring knife to poke a few holes into the noodle packet, then microwave for 3 minutes, until warm.
  3. Heat a large wok or frying pan until very hot, then add the oil. Add the squid and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then remove to a plate. Add the garlic, ginger and doubanjiang, then stir-fry for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the gai lan and spring onions and stir-fry for 1 minute further, until softened. Add the prepared Sichuan pepper sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  4. Remove the egg noodles from their package, then add to the pan, stirring well to combine with the sauce. Return the squid to the pan and cook, tossing occasionally, until the noodles are softened and well-coated with the sauce.
  5. Transfer the pepper squid noodles to a large serving plate and serve.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

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episode The Cook Up with Adam Liaw • 
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