Stir-Fried Sichuan-Style Green Pepper and Squid with Green Pepper Pilau

Savoury basmati rice pilau served with spicy Sichuan stir-fried squid and peppers, finished with a rice wine vinegar glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.1 grams 256.2 grams
Fat 9.7 grams 38.6 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tbsp
1
clove
Garlic
crushed to a paste
OilsFats
Seafood
400
g
Squid
cleaned and sliced into strips
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
1
piece
Green Pepper
finely chopped
2
piece
Green Pepper
finely sliced
4
piece
Spring Onion
trimmed and finely sliced

Steps

  • Fry the shallot, garlic, and green pepper in oil for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the rice and 450ml of chicken stock, then bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the stock is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Crush peppercorns, garlic, and sugar, then mix with vinegar to form a paste.
  • Heat oil in a wok until smoking and stir-fry green peppers for 2 minutes.
  • Add spring onions and squid, stir-frying until the squid becomes opaque.
  • Add the paste and 50ml of water, stir-frying until the liquid evaporates.
  • Mould rice onto plates using a ring and top with the squid mixture.