Instruction

• step 1 Ask the fishmonger to clean the squid; little ones often come ready-cleaned
• Using kitchen scissors, cut open the body and open out
• Wash well, then pat dry
• If you have a large squid, cut the body into four portions, roughly square
• Small squid can just be opened up
• step 2 Using the tip of a very sharp knife, score the top in a neat criss-cross
• Brush with oil and set aside while you heat the barbecue or griddle until ready to cook
• step 3 Mix together 2 tsp sea salt, Chinese five-spice and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Sprinkle on both sides of the squid just before cooking, according to taste
• You may not need it all
• Heat the griddle pan to hot and cook about 1 min each side, until it starts to curl
• Remove with tongs to a serving plate and drizzle with a little sesame oil
• To serve, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with small bowls of sweet chilli sauce to dip into