Squid With Black Pepper, Vietnamese Style

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
  • 1 1/2 pounds squid, cleaned, cut into rings if large
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam), more to taste
  • Salt if necessary
  • Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish, optional
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Put oil in a large skillet or wok and turn heat to high.
  2. 2
    A minute later add squid and cook, stirring frequently, just until it becomes opaque, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3
    Taste; the moment the rawness is gone, add garlic and stir; add at least a teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. 4
    Stir in fish sauce, cook another 10 seconds, and taste; add more sauce and salt, if necessary.
  5. 5
    Garnish and serve.

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