Salt And Pepper Squid Recipe
Crispy squid served with chili, garlic, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Squid Preparation
Chili Garlic Sauce
Method
Squid Preparation
- 1
Clean the Squid
Rinse the fresh squid under cold water and remove the head and innards. Cut the squid bodies into rings, about 1cm thick, and leave the tentacles whole.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a mixing bowl, combine cornflour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create an even coating mixture.
- 3
Coat the Squid
Take the squid rings and tentacles and dredge them in the cornflour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 5
Fry the Squid
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the squid in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Chili Garlic Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Sauce Ingredients
Finely chop the fresh red chili and garlic cloves. Squeeze the juice from the lime and set aside.
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the chopped chili, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 8
Serve
Serve the crispy squid hot, drizzled with the chili garlic sauce or served on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
