Squid salt and pepper

Salt and pepper squid: battered or lightly dusted squid rings deep-fried until crisp, seasoned aggressively with salt, white pepper, and sometimes chilli and spring onion. The batter adds a starchy, oily crunch, the squid inside is tender and sweet, the white pepper brings a sharp pungency, and the salt is aggressive. The deep-frying fat is the primary structural challenge; the wine must cut through the batter oil without adding tannin that would clash with the white pepper and salt.