Dried Squid is a popular food in Japan. ‘Saki-ika’ is already shredded Dried Squid and it is often seasoned. ‘Saki-ika’ is delicious as it is, but today I made it into Tempura. It is perfect for drinking.

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Makes

1 Serving

Ingredients

20g ‘Saki-ika’ (Shredded Dried Squid)

1 & 1/2 tablespoons Plain Flour
1/2 tablespoon Potato Starch Flour
2 tablespoons Cold Water
Oil for frying

Method

1. Make Tempura Batter by mixing Plain Flour, Potato Starch and Cold Water.
2. Heat about 1-2cm deep Oil to 180°C. Coat ‘Saki-ika’ pieces with the batter and fry until batter is light golden. Take them out and lay them on a rack or paper towel to drain the oil.