Salt Chilli Squid

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Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
Gold Coast, Australia

Inspired by China Doll Restaurant, Sydney

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Ingredients

2 servings
  1. 200 gsquid hoods, cleaned
  2. 115 gplain all purpose flour
  3. 1 tspchilli powder
  4. 1 1/2 tspsea salt
  5. 2long red chillies, cut lengthways and deseeded
  6. Small handful fresh coriander
  7. 1lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the squid into strips about 1 cm wide

  2. 2

    Mix the flour, chilli powder and salt thoroughly in large bowl

  3. 3

    Set up a fryer at 190 degree celcius

  4. 4

    Dredge the squid through the chilli flour, ensuring all the surfaces and coated. Gently shake off the axcess.

  5. 5

    Fry for 60 seconds in two batches

  6. 6

    For the last batch, fry the chilli together with the squid. Drain on paper towel.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a plate and garnish with the coriander

  8. 8

    Serve with lemon wedges on the side

  9. 9

    Don’t squeeze the lemon over the squid all at once at this will turn it into a soggy pickle. Squeeze and eat as you go.

  10. 10

    Enjoy

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Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
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Gold Coast, Australia
I’m a retired chef living in the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia, with a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Even after hanging up my professional apron, I continue to find joy in my kitchen — creating pastries, Asian-inspired dishes, and fine dining plates right at home. For me, food isn’t just about eating; it’s about creativity, comfort, and sharing love through every bite.🇬🇧 Cookpad UK Ambassador!
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