Baby Squid Recipe
Mực chiên giòn tender fried baby squid with a salt, pepper & lime dip
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Ingredients
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For the Baby Squid
For the Lime Dip
Method
Preparing the Baby Squid
- 1
Clean the Squid
Rinse the baby squid under cold water. Remove the head, beak, and innards. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Coating
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and baking powder until well combined.
Frying the Baby Squid
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Coat the Squid
Dredge the cleaned baby squid in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 5
Fry the Squid
Carefully add the coated baby squid to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Lime Dip
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the fresh lime juice, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and chopped coriander until well combined.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Dish
Place the fried baby squid on a serving platter and serve hot with the lime dip on the side.
