Calamari With Ginger And Snow Peas
Squid is a great low calorie source of protein and is not as hard to cook as you think.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 273
Ingredients
- 200g Asian salad greens
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 8cm ginger
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbs oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper
- 400g snow peas
- 500g squid
- 4 tsp sesame oil
Method
- Lightly score the inner surface of the squid, or alternatively, cut into rings.
- Heat some vegetable in a medium-sized frying pan over medium-high. Add in the ginger slices and fry until fragrant. Then add in the garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden brown. Finally, add the onions in and cook until soft, altogether about 2 minutes.
- Add the in the snow peas and stir-fry for about a minute.
- Throw in the squid, seasoning with a bit of salt and pepper. Stir for about a minute and then add in the water, cornflour mixture, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Give it a good mix and leave to cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with some steamed rice for the rest of the family or those not trying to lose weight. Enjoy!