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Irresistibly Fragrant and Rich Butter Fried Squid That Keeps You Coming Back for More Without Feeling Bored. The Method Is Simple Enough for Anyone to Master. Let's Learn How to Make Simple Butter Fried Squid at Home with Pasgo!
As a familiar ingredient in family kitchens, squid is firm, sweet, fragrant, nutritious, and can be cooked into many delicious and enticing dishes. Among them, butter-fried squid is a beloved dish with a simple, quick, and child-friendly recipe. Join PasGo in the kitchen now!
Ingredients for Butter Fried Squid:
(Serving for 4 people)
- Fresh squid: 1kg
- Butter: 1 small box
- Tempura flour, cornstarch, crispy frying flour
- Chicken eggs: about 2 eggs
- Cooking oil
- Lettuce and some bell peppers
- Chopped onions, minced garlic
Note: It's recommended to use leaf squid, select large, plump ones with firm bodies, pressing on the body should feel firm not soft, the flesh should be bright white with a brown layer evenly around the outside for the best quality.
How to Make Butter Fried Squid:
Step 1: Prepare the squid
- When buying squid, remove the gut, quill, beak, and ink sac, then rinse thoroughly. You can buy pre-cleaned squid or ask the seller to clean it for you.
- Wash the squid with diluted saltwater, then drain and use a knife to make diagonal cuts on the squid's body.
- Cut into small pieces about 3 cm in size, then marinate with finely chopped onions, minced garlic, seasoning powder, and pepper for 15 minutes.
Note: Avoid cutting the squid too small as it will shrink during frying.
The squid is marinated to enhance its aroma and flavor.
Step 2: Coat with frying flour
- Crack eggs into a bowl, discard the whites, keep the yolks, add cornstarch, and crispy frying flour, then mix well. Pour tempura flour into a deep bowl or plate.
- Dip the marinated squid into the egg and flour mixture, toss, then place the squid into the tempura flour. Roll the squid several times to evenly coat with tempura flour, then remove. Repeat until all squid is coated.
Coating the squid with tempura flour mixture
Step 3: Fry the squid
- Place a pan on the stove, heat the pan and add butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the squid and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the squid to a plate, garnish with cilantro, carved carrots, etc.
Crispy, fragrant butter-fried squid
The best way to enjoy butter-fried squid is when it's hot, dipped in mayonnaise, chili sauce, or ginger chili fish sauce. Take a bite, and you'll experience the crispy outer layer and the tender, slightly chewy squid inside. This dish is rich, fragrant, yet not overwhelming, keeping you coming back for more.
In Hanoi, if you want to indulge in butter-fried squid, you can visit East Sea Seafood Restaurant located on Tran Thai Tong Street. Here, besides butter-fried squid, you can explore many other delicious and enticing fresh seafood options. Not only that, East Sea Seafood Restaurant also offers a luxurious and elegant space, inspiring many culinary adventures. Therefore, it has become the ideal choice for gathering with friends and family.
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