Indonesian Fried Squid
I love this dish as a starter with sweet Chilli sauce and a few mixed leaves dressed with lime and crushed peanuts with beanshoots or served as part of an Indonesian feast.
Preparation time: 10 minutes + marinating time Quantity: Serves 4 portions Cooking time: 4 - 6 minutes
Ingredients
450g / 16 oz medium/baby sized squid
150g/ 5 oz tapioca flour or use plain flour
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon black pepper corns
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
oil for cooking
Method
- Wash, trim and cut the Squid in to big rings
- Grind the garlic and pepper
- Add the soy
- Mix with the Squid to marinate, leave for minimum 20 minutes
- Heat up the oil in a wok or deep fat frier
- Toss the squid in the flour
- Deep fry till golden brown on both sides
- Pat dry and serve