How To Make The Best Deep Fried Squid Rings
This classic recipe is definitely worth a go is the best fried squid you will ever have!
Ingredients
| For the squid: | ||
| Squid | 4 Medium , cleaned | |
| Lime | 1 , juiced | |
| Freshly cracked black pepper | To Taste | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Vegetable oil/Groundnut oil | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (((((For deep frying))))) | |
| Corn flour | 3 Tablespoon | |
| For the dressing: | ||
| Green peppercorns in brine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Red chilli | 1 | |
| Ginger piece | 1/4 Inch , finely grated | |
| Thai fish sauce | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Rice vinegar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Caster sugar | 75 Gram | |
| Soy sauce | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Lime | 1 , juiced | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| To serve: | ||
| Baby coriander leaves | To Taste | |
| Lime slices | 4 Small |
Directions
Making:
1. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a small pan and simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened. Leave to cool slightly.
2. Using a sharp knife slice the squid tube into 1cm thick rings.
3. Place in a bowl and squeeze over fresh lime juice, season well with salt & pepper and leave to cure for 2 minutes.
4. Heat plenty of oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 180c/350f.
5. Dry the squid throughly on kitchen paper, then toss with cornflour.
6. Shake off the excess and deep-fry in batches for 2 minutes or until golden and crisp.
7. Drain of kitchen paper, then plate up the rings and drizzle over the dressing with a slice of lime on the side and coriander to garnish.
SERVING:
8. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
