Crunchy Fried Squid

Ingredients

• 1500 g Squid(500g)
• 22 teaspoon Salt(12g)
• 31 Egg(50g)
• 40.5 teaspoon Salt (for batter)(3g)
• 50.25 teaspoon Pepper(0.5g)
• 60.5 teaspoon Curry powder(1g)
• 70.5 teaspoon Garlic powder(1.5g)
• 80.25 teaspoon Cumin powder(0.5g)
• 90.5 teaspoon Chicken seasoning(2g)
• 100.5 cup All-purpose flour (batter)(60g)
• 110.5 cup Cornstarch(60g)
• 120.5 cup Water(120g)
• 130.5 cup All-purpose flour (dry mix)(60g)
• 140.25 teaspoon Baking powder(1g)

Instructions

1. 1Clean and cut the squid into small pieces.
2. 2Rub the squid with salt, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
3. 3In a bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, chicken seasoning, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and enough water to form a smooth batter.
4. 4In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour and a pinch of baking powder for the dry mix.
5. 5Dip each piece of squid into the wet batter, then coat with the dry mix.
6. 6Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
7. 7Fry the coated squid pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
8. 8Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.