Sweet Chile Squid

daisygrl64's Note:

This is a beautiful dish to serve to your guests. Hot, but yet sweet. I have also added a handful of Snow Pea Pods while sauting the bell peppers. I liked the addition of color and crunch it added to the dish. Serve over hot cooked rice.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 ounces squid , cut into strips
• 2 red bell peppers , sliced thinly
• 3 ounces mushrooms , sliced thinly
• 3 shallots , sliced thinly
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed , toasted
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot chili flakes (according to your liking)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions:

1. place sesame seeds on cookie sheet and toast under hot broiler, set aside.
2. heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in wok over medium heat, add the squid and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, then remove from wok and set aside.
3. add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to wok, add bell peppers, shallots and stir fry for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and fry for 2 minutes.
4. add the squid to the wok, then add the sherry, soy sauce, sugar, chile flakes, and garlic.
5. keep stirring while frying for another 2 minutes.
6. sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over squid.
7. toss to mix.
8. serve on a bed of rice.