Squid is a type of seafood that is very delicious, nutritious, and can be prepared in many different dishes. Today, the culinary section Into the Kitchen of TasteVN will share with you the secret to making fried dishes with a rather unique twist using 2 ways to make salted egg fried squid that are incredibly attractive!
1. Salted Egg Fried Squid
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Salted Egg Fried Squid For 2 people
Squid 300 gr Chicken eggs 2 eggs Salted egg yolk 4 pieces Tapioca starch 150 gr Butter 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Vietnamese coriander 30 gr Cooking oil 150 ml Salt A little
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How to Make Salted Egg Fried Squid
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Prepare the squid
After purchasing the squid, remove all the internal organs, take out the ink sac inside the squid, and wash it several times with water until it is completely clean.
Then cut it into round slices that are bite-sized with a thickness of about 1/3 of a finger.
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Fry the squid
Prepare a bowl, add 150gr of tapioca flour and 1 spoon of garlic powder and mix well.
Take a bowl and crack 2 eggs into it, then beat the eggs until they are mixed.
Then take each piece of squid, dip it into the bowl of beaten eggs, and coat it with a layer of tapioca flour. Repeat until all the squid is done, then place them on a plate.
Heat a pan on the stove, add about 150ml of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the squid and fry for about 7 minutes until the squid is golden and crispy, then remove it.
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Fried squid with salted egg
Place a pan on the stove, wait for the pan to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir for about 2 minutes until the butter is completely melted.
Then add 4 salted egg yolks that have been mashed and stir for about 1 minute, then add the crispy fried squid and mix well.
Next, add 30g of Vietnamese coriander, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir well to finish.
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Final product
The fried squid is crispy, with the salty egg yolk melting in your mouth along with the enticing aroma of Vietnamese coriander. Grab a piece and then another, and you will become addicted to this dish!
2. Crispy fried squid with salted egg butter sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Squid with Salted Egg Butter Serves 3
Squid 500 gr Salted egg 5 eggs Fried flour 100 gr Tapioca starch 1/2 tablespoon Sweetened fresh milk 200 ml Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 4 cloves Ginger 1 piece (smashed) Lettuce 2 heads Chili sauce 1 tablespoon White wine 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 100 ml Seasoning a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder)
How to prepare Crispy Fried Squid with Salted Egg Butter Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
When buying squid, hold the tentacles and pull them away from the body. Next, remove unnecessary parts such as the ink sac, skin, brown digestive bag, and backbone.
To eliminate slime and fishy smell, rub the squid with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 crushed ginger for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse the squid with cold water and drain.
Use a knife to cut the squid in half, then score the body in a dragon scale pattern or flower shape, then cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Do not cut the squid too small, as it will shrink when frying, resulting in a chewy and unappetizing texture.
Peel and finely chop garlic and shallots.
For salted egg, crack it and separate the yolk, then rinse briefly with cold water. Next, soak the salted egg yolk in 1 tablespoon of white wine for about 5 minutes, then take it out to drain.
Tip: Soaking the salted egg yolk in wine helps eliminate the fishy smell and reduce the saltiness of the salted egg.
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Steam and blend salted egg yolks
Add water to the steamer and bring to a boil, then arrange the salted egg yolks in the steamer and steam for about 10 – 15 minutes until the eggs are cooked evenly.
Next, take the eggs out and place them in a blender along with 200ml of sweetened fresh milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, then blend the mixture until smooth.
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Make salted egg butter sauce
Take 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and dissolve it with 1 tablespoon of water.
Heat a pan, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and melt it, then add 1/2 of the minced garlic and onion from earlier and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic and onion become aromatic, pour in the entire mixture of milk and salted egg yolks just blended, lower the heat, and stir continuously until the sauce boils and thickens slightly.
Next, gradually pour the dissolved cornstarch water into the pan, while pouring, stir continuously until the sauce reaches the desired thickness, then turn off the heat.
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Frying squid
Place the crispy frying flour on a plate, then roll the squid in a layer of crispy frying flour, ensuring the flour coats the squid evenly.
Put a pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil and heat it. Next, add the squid that has been coated in flour into the pan and fry over medium heat until golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.
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Completion
Arrange the squid on a plate, garnish with a little lettuce on the side, then drizzle the salted egg sauce on top to complete.
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Final Product
The fried squid with salted egg butter sauce, once completed, has a beautiful golden color. The fried squid has a crispy outer layer, while the squid inside is sweet, chewy, and harmonizes perfectly with the rich, fatty salted egg butter sauce, making it perfect to enjoy on chilly days.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Squid
- It is best to choose fresh squid that has bright colors, with the body being opaque white and the back having a dark brown color.
- Choose squid that has firm flesh and a high elasticity. Do not select squid that is soft and mushy, or has an unusual odor.
- Additionally, fresh squid should have clear eyes that are not cloudy, not bulging outward, and should not be leaking fluid.
Effective ways to remove the fishy smell of squid
- Method 1: Gently massage the squid with lemon juice for about 3 minutes, then rinse the squid meat under running water and let it drain in a colander. Lemon contains a lot of acid and has a fragrant smell, making it very effective in removing the fishy odor of squid.
- Method 2: Blanch the squid briefly in green tea, then immediately soak it in cold water; this is a method that effectively helps eliminate the fishy smell of squid. Soaking in cold water will also help the squid have a rich aroma when cooked.
Where to buy flour and salted eggs
- You can buy tapioca flour and garlic powder at grocery stores, supermarkets, markets, or convenience stores, as well as stores selling ingredients near where you live.
- You can purchase salted eggs from reputable production facilities or well-known brands that many people trust to ensure quality. Alternatively, you can also refer to the quick method of making salted eggs at home shared by TasteVN.
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TasteVN has just suggested 2 ways to make salted egg squid that is rich and fragrant with just a few simple steps, you can immediately have a delicious dish to treat your family during parties or on weekends. Wish you success!
