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Squid salad for a cool summer

Ingredients

1 pc squid (approx 500g)

Seasonings

3 slices (julienne) ginger

4 cloves (julienne) garlic

3 pcs (diced) hot chili pepper

3 Tbsp fish sauce

5 Tbsp white vinegar

2 tsps granulated sugar

2 Tbsp sesame oil

Squid salad. [Photo by Grace Choy/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Instructions

Rinse the squid, scissors squid tentacles into dice or strips. And cut into halves in the middle. Score the surface in a crisscross pattern. Then slant cut into pieces.

Heat up a pot of water. When the water boils, add the squid and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Take out and pat dry.

Mix the above seasonings in a large container. Add the blanched squid. Stir well and marinate for 30 minutes and serve.