Crispy Squid / Fried Squid (super simple)

Name: Crispy Squid / Fried Squid (super simple)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs squid; 2 2/3 cups low-protein flour (about 300 grams); 3/4 cup cornstarch (about 100 grams); 1 1/2 packets seasoning mix; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water (about 100 ml); 3 1/4 cups cooking oil (about 750 ml)

Ninik Fn || Dapur Kin's @cook_5165223

Artic, Alaska, AS

Received a surprise delivery of a lot of squid, over 7 kg! Even after sharing, there's still plenty left. I thought, why not make it crispy? Remember not to cook it too long to keep it tender.

Ninik Fn || Dapur Kin's @cook_5165223

Artic, Alaska, AS

Received a surprise delivery of a lot of squid, over 7 kg! Even after sharing, there's still plenty left. I thought, why not make it crispy? Remember not to cook it too long to keep it tender.

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Ingredients

2.2 lbssquid
2 2/3 cupslow-protein flour (about 300 grams)
3/4 cupcornstarch (about 100 grams)
1 1/2 packetsseasoning mix
1egg
1/2 cupwater (about 100 ml)
3 1/4 cupscooking oil (about 750 ml)

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Steps

1

Clean the squid thoroughly, remove ink and skin, cut into pieces, and prepare the ingredients.
2

Coat the squid with 1/2 packet of seasoning mix and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
3

Mix the flour and cornstarch, sift, then divide into two portions: 2 2/3 cups (300 grams) and 3/4 cup (100 grams).
4

Mix the 2 2/3 cups portion with one packet of seasoning mix, stir well. (dry batter)
5

Mix the 3/4 cup portion with water and egg, stir until combined. (wet batter)
6

Dip the squid into the wet batter first, then into the dry batter.
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Fry in hot oil over low heat. Ensure the squid is submerged.
9

Once golden brown, remove and drain. Avoid frying too long as squid tends to become tough if overcooked.