Deep-fried squid eggs are a delicious and appealing dish that pairs well with rice, loved by all family members. Let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN and refer to 2 recipes for fried dishes using squid eggs with honey and chili salt!
1. Deep-fried squid eggs with honey sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Deep-fried squid eggs with honey sauce Serves 4
Squid eggs 1 kg (baby squid) Rice flour 140 gr Honey 60 ml Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon White wine a little Cooking oil 200 ml Common seasoning a little (salt/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose delicious honey
- You should choose pure honey, check by dropping a few drops of honey into a glass of water. If the drops of honey form into a ball, do not dissolve, and sink to the bottom of the glass, then this is real honey.
- Additionally, you can use green onions dipped in honey; if the green onion softens, then this is real honey.
- Do not buy honey that has turned black, has bubbles on the surface, has a strong pungent smell, and tastes sour and bitter, as this is honey that has fermented and is no longer good for health.
- Currently, there are many fake honey products on the market, and honey that is not pure anymore, so you should choose a reputable place to buy.
How to make crispy squid fried with honey sauce
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Prepare the squid
Cut off the two black eyes at the head of the squid. Hold the body of the squid tightly and gently pull the tentacles away from the body, then wash the tentacles thoroughly.
Wash the squid with diluted white wine.
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Dust the squid with flour
Put rice flour into a large bowl along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper, mix well to combine the seasoning with the flour.
Add the cleaned squid and roll it with your hands to coat each piece of squid evenly with flour.
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Fry the squid
Place a pan on the stove, pour in enough oil, and wait for the oil to heat up. When the oil is hot, gradually add each squid to prevent them from sticking together.
Fry for about 10 minutes on high heat until the squid turns golden brown and crispy, then remove and let it drain.
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Completion
Add 125ml of water, 60ml of honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce to the pan. Stir the mixture well until the honey is completely dissolved.
When the mixture is boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and stir quickly. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, then add the crispy squid, stirring well to prevent the sauce from burning and to coat the squid evenly.
When you see the sauce has caramelized and is nearly dry, and the sauce coating the squid is a nice brown color, turn off the heat.
The dish is now complete, arrange it on a plate and garnish with a sprig of parsley for a more attractive presentation!
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Final Product
The plate of baby squid is beautifully arranged on the table with its shimmering colors. Each small squid has tender, sweet, and chewy meat combined with the sweet and savory honey sauce, making it hard for anyone to put down their chopsticks until the last bite.
This will be the perfect choice to pair with a bowl of hot, sticky white rice in the family meal menu! Let’s try to showcase your cooking skills by treating the family with this crispy fried squid with honey sauce!
2. Crispy Fried Squid with Salt and Chili
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Squid with Salt and Chili Serves 2 people
Baby squid 200 gr (squid ink) Crispy frying flour 150 gr Egg 1 piece Cooking oil 200 ml Chili powder 1 teaspoon Salt/ ground pepper A little
How to choose fresh and delicious eggs
- Choose eggs with thick shells, not too large, as they are usually fresher than those with thin, large shells.
- If you observe that the eggshell is too smooth and shiny, these are eggs that have been preserved for a long time, and eating them may negatively affect health.
- For eggs with a hard outer shell, check if there is a thin layer of powder around the shell; if so, it is a fresh egg.
- To check if the egg is still fresh, gently shake it; if there is no movement, the egg is fresh; if it shakes strongly, the egg is old.
How to make Fried Squid Eggs with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the squid eggs
After purchasing, remove the two eyes of the squid, carefully discard the ink sac without dropping the eggs, then wash them clean; the washing process should be gentle and not too vigorous.
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Prepare the batter
Put 150g of crispy frying flour into a bowl, crack in 1 egg, and add 2/3 cup of water (rice bowl) then stir well until the flour and egg are completely mixed.
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Dip and fry the squid
Add about 200ml of cooking oil to a pan, heat the oil until it boils. Dip the squid into the prepared batter and place it in the frying pan.
The squid will be fried over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes until both sides are golden, then remove and let it drain.
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Squid with chili salt
Put 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder into a bowl and mix well.
Then, add the prepared chili salt mixture to the fried squid and toss it until the salt coats the squid evenly, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
With very simple and quick steps, you have a plate of fried egg squid tossed with chili salt ready to enjoy.
The outer layer of batter is golden and crispy, coated with a salty and spicy chili salt blend. The fried egg squid is cooked just right, retaining its sweetness and tenderness, while the fatty and rich squid eggs are truly a dish not to be missed.
How to choose fresh and delicious squid (squid eggs)
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Squid head: Fresh squid will have the head and body still attached to each other; when touched or gently pulled, they feel very secure. If these two parts are separated, it indicates that the squid is no longer fresh.
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Squid tentacles: Squid with round tentacles still firmly attached to the body is fresh. In contrast, if they fall off, the squid has gone bad, has been left for too long, and is no longer delicious.
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Squid eyes: Fresh squid eyes are usually very bright and clear; you can see inside the pupil. Avoid choosing squid with dull, cloudy eyes.
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Color: Prefer squid with a characteristic reddish-brown color that is not pale, not scratched, with a milky white, opaque part, and a shiny body.
See details: How to choose fresh squid
How to properly clean squid
- Be careful to gently peel off the outer membrane to make it easier to remove the squid tentacles from the body. Wash the squid tentacles thoroughly.
- Remove the squid ink sac carefully; if you accidentally break it, you need to wash it immediately with water to avoid bitterness and darkness in the meat and squid eggs. Be gentle to avoid crushing the squid eggs.
- To eliminate the fishy smell of squid, you can wash the squid with salt water and crushed ginger instead of white wine.
See details: How to properly clean squid
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Above is a guide on how to make fried cuttlefish (baby squid) that is delicious and simple, anyone can make it. Wishing you success with this fried dish recipe!
*Images and recipes referenced from 2 YouTube channels theMEATMENchannel and Feedy VN
