Chinese Squidballs Recipe

RatingDifficultyBeginner

?Chinese squidballs are a popular seafood dish consisting of balls of squid that are deep-fried and served with a sweet and sour sauce.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
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 squid - cut into rings
 ¼ Lb cooked shrimp
 2 tsp chopped garlic
 1 X egg yolk
 ¼ cup water chestnuts, chopped
 1 tsp ginger, grated
 3 tbsp cooking oil


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1.Cook squid rings and tentacles in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and set aside to cool. 2.Saute garlic in frying pan over low heat in 1 tb of oil until lightly browned.

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3.Combine squid, garlic, the egg yolk and the rest of the dry ingredients in a food processor.

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4.Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil, then start food processor.

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5.Stop when the mixture forms a large ball. 6.Remove and form into a dozen or so squid balls.

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7.Heat 3 tbs of oil in a heavy frying pan, fry squid balls until golden and crispy.

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8.Serve on toothpicks with hot sauce or soy sauce.

CategoryCuisine

Ingredients

 squid - cut into rings
 ¼ Lb cooked shrimp
 2 tsp chopped garlic
 1 X egg yolk
 ¼ cup water chestnuts, chopped
 1 tsp ginger, grated
 3 tbsp cooking oil

Directions

1

1.Cook squid rings and tentacles in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and set aside to cool. 2.Saute garlic in frying pan over low heat in 1 tb of oil until lightly browned.

2

3.Combine squid, garlic, the egg yolk and the rest of the dry ingredients in a food processor.

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4.Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil, then start food processor.

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5.Stop when the mixture forms a large ball. 6.Remove and form into a dozen or so squid balls.

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7.Heat 3 tbs of oil in a heavy frying pan, fry squid balls until golden and crispy.

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8.Serve on toothpicks with hot sauce or soy sauce.

Chinese Squidballs Recipe

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