Stir-Fried Squid with Green Peppercorns

Name: Stir-Fried Squid with Green Peppercorns
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1 small white onion, halved and thinly sliced; 6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon drained green peppercorns; 2 pounds cleaned squid, scored in a crosshatch pattern and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 Thai bird chiles, sliced; Kosher salt; Cooked white rice, for serving

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A hot wok brings this stir-fried squid from Deana Saukam together in minutes. Green peppercorns are common in the food of the riverside village of Kampot in southern Cambodia. They are more floral than spicy, a great match for the delicate seafood.

By Deana Saukam

Updated on March 1, 2018

Stir-Fried Squid with Green Peppercorns — Photo: Deana Saukam

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 small white onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon drained green peppercorns
2 pounds cleaned squid, scored in a crosshatch pattern and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Thai bird chiles, sliced
Kosher salt
Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
Heat coconut oil in a wok. Add the onion, scallions, garlic, and peppercorns; stir-fry over high until onions are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Working in 2 batches, stir-fry the squid and chiles for 2 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and stir-fry until thickened, about 7 minutes. Season with salt, and serve with rice.