Deep-Fried Squid

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 tb Vegetable oil

Oil for deep-frying

1/4 c Cornstarch

1/2 ts Baking Powder

1/2 c Flour

1/2 ts Salt

1 Egg

1 lb Fresh squid

1/3 c Water


Directions

1. Clean squid and cut each in 4 parts. 2. Blend together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Then beat egg and add, along with cold water and oil. Beat with an egg beater until batter is smooth. Dip squid in this batter to coat. 3. Meanwhile heat deep-frying oil. Add squid, a few pieces at a time, and deep-fry until golden. (Do not overcook.) Drain on paper toweling and serve. From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.

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