🦑 Fried Squid
Fried squid is a crispy, golden seafood dish made from tender squid pieces coated in a seasoned batter or breading and deep-fried until crunchy. It’s popular as a snack, appetizer, or street-food style dish.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 500g squid (cleaned, cut into rings or strips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornflour (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 1 egg (optional, for richer coating)
- ½ cup cold water or soda water
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
👩🍳 Method:
1. Prepare squid:
- Clean and slice squid into rings or strips.
- Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
2. Make batter:
- Mix flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Add egg and cold water to form a smooth, slightly thick batter.
3. Coat squid:
- Dip squid pieces into batter until fully coated.
4. Fry:
- Heat oil to medium-high heat.
- Fry squid in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Do not overcook (it becomes rubbery).
5. Drain & serve:
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
🍽️ Serving ideas:
- Garlic mayo dip
- Sweet chili sauce
- Lemon and herb dip
- As a side with rice or salad
🌟 Tips:
- Cold batter = crispier coating
- Fry quickly to keep squid tender
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
🦑 Flavor profile:
- Crispy outside
- Soft, tender inside
- Mild ocean flavor with spices
If you want, I can also give you:
- Salt & pepper squid (Chinese-style) 🌶️
- Korean spicy fried squid 🔥
- Or air-fried healthy squid version 🍽️
