Fried Pepper Squid Rings

This one is really easy, especially if you don’t need to clean the squids yourself. You can serve these Fried Pepper Squid Rings as a snack, starter or on the side. ( For Batter Fried Squids, click here )

Serves: 2 to 4 Persons

Prep. Time: 20 Mins.

Cooking Time: 2 Mins per batch

Ingredients:

[Standard Measure – 1 cup = 250 ml ]

• Squids – 6 medium sized
• Maida [APF] – ½ cup
• Pepper Powder (coarse, freshly ground) – 1 ½ tbsp..
• Oil to deep fry
• Salt – 1 ½ tsp.
• A small zip lock or plastic bag

Step 1:     Clean the squids and make 1 cm thick rings. Then put in a sieve and allow to drain completely.

Step 2:     Take the zip lock bag and add the flour, salt and pepper powder to it. Zip the bag and shake it to mix everything.

Step 3:     Heat oil in a pan. When hot lower the heat slightly.

Step 4:     Place a few rings into the zip lock bag, zip it, and shake to coat the rings. Remove and shake off excess flour mixture. Do this to coat all the rings.

Step 5:     Finally fry the rings, in batches, in medium-hot oil for 1 ½ to 2 minutes till golden in colour. Remove and place on paper towels. Serve hot.