CALAMARI SALAD, GINGER, BLACK BEAN.
675g small squid, cleaned cut into rings,
2 chillis halved lengthwise,
7.5ml minced garlic,
15ml minced ginger,
1/2C pickled ginger
7.5ml 'goop' from chilli oil,
2/3C coriander leaves,
15ml juice from ginger,
30ml white vinegar,
12.5ml sugar,
5ml salt,
170ml oil,
2C watercress,
15ml lemon juice,
1 red pepper finely diced,
5ml minced black beans.
Serves: 2/3
Source: China Moon
METHOD
Cook squid in boiling water very quickly, refresh.
VINAIGRETTE; in food processor combine chillis, garlic, ginger, pickled ginger, 'goop', coriander, blend.
Add ginger juice, vinegar, sugar, 3ml salt, add oil till emulsified.
Dress greens with vinaigrette, arrange on a plate(s).
Toss squid with lemon juice, 2ml salt, stand 2 mins, add pepper and onion, toss.
Add vinaigrette to coat toss, season, arrange on greens, sprinkle with black beans.