Fried Squid Papaya And Frisée Salad With Spicy Sour Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• For squid and batter:
• Cut squid bodies into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place all squid in large sieve set over bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to drain well.
• Place 1 cup flour, 1 cup rice flour, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut oil, and sugar in large bowl. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups water, whisking until batter is smooth. If necessary, whisk in more water by teaspoonfuls until batter reaches heavy cream consistency. Let batter stand at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours at room temperature, whisking occasionally.
• Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup rice flour in large bowl. Add squid. Toss until squid is coated, separating pieces. Turn mixture into another sieve and shake off excess flour. Sprinkle squid generously with salt, tossing in sieve. Mix coated squid into batter.
• Pour oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches. Attach clip-on deep-fry thermometer and heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F to 360°F. Working in batches and stirring often with tongs to separate pieces, drop squid into oil. Fry until crisp and brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer squid to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Combine frisée, papaya, cashews, water chestnuts, and ginger in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat lightly. Divide salad among plates, mounding in center.
• Pile squid atop salad on each plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
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Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Score the squid on a chopping board. Place in a bowl with the roasted chili paste and oil. Mix well. Place on a griddle or barbecue and grill for a few minutes each side until the squid is golden brown. Be careful not to overcook or the squid will be chewy.
• In the meantime, pound the ginger and garlic together in a pestle and mortar. Add the honey, lime, and fish sauce and mix well. Whisk in the sunflower and sesame oil.
• Chop the cucumber, pepper, spring onions and chili peppers and place in a bowl with mixed salad leaves, mint and coriander.
• Finely slice the grilled squid and add to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• In a blender combine the lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, chiles, sugar and garlic and blend until smooth. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• In a medium non-reactive mixing or salad bowl, combine the papayas, carrots, mint leaves and chopped cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to combine thoroughly. Garnish with the cilantro leaves and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.
• In a blender combine the lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, chiles, sugar and garlic and blend until smooth. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• In a medium non-reactive mixing or salad bowl, combine the papayas, carrots, mint leaves and chopped cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to combine thoroughly. Garnish with the cilantro leaves and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Add the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, chiles and garlic to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add the dried shrimp and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and set up a bowl of ice water. Add the long beans to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool in the ice water. Drain and set aside.
• Julienne the papaya with a mandoline and put in a large bowl. Add the carrots, peanuts, tomatoes, scallions and long beans and toss to combine.
• Add the dressing with the shrimp to the salad, then add the cilantro leaves and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving dish and top with additional peanuts and cilantro leaves.

Steps:

• To prepare the salad, toss the chillies, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, shallots, snow peas and sliced lime leaves together in a bowl, then set aside.
• To prepare the dressing, stir the brown and white sugars with 5 tablespoons water in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, until the sugars have dissolved. Increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until lightly golden. Remove from heat, add the fish sauce and lime juice (be careful, it will splatter), and stir to combine.
• To cook the fish, firstly mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Add the fish and coat well.
• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed (preferably nonstick) sauté pan just large enough to hold the salmon; it will be the right temperature when the oil forms ripples and barely begins to smoke.
• For inch-thick fillets, sauté over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, then turn with a spatula and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on the second side, depending on how you like your salmon done; saute the salmon more on the first side (the presentation side) than the second, so that you end up with a savory golden crust or crisp skin.
• Serve the fish topped with the spicy green salad. Spoon over the sweet and sour dressing, and serve with lime quarters.