Salt & pepper squid

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Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 To make the dipping sauce, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved, then set aside.

2. 2

   Mix the cornflour and plain flour with both peppers and 2 tsp sea salt in a large bowl, then set aside.

3. 3

   Line a tray with kitchen paper and make sure you have more salt to sprinkle with.

4. 4

   step 2 Heat about 7cm of oil to 180C in a deep fryer, wok or deep pan.

5. 5

   If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test it with a cube of bread – it should brown in 20 secs.

6. 6

   Coat the squid well with the flour mix and fry in batches for about 2 mins each or until crisp.

7. 7

   Use a slotted spoon to lift out the squid, then drain on the kitchen paper and sprinkle with a little more salt.

8. 8

   Serve the squid scattered with the spring onion and chilli, with the dipping sauce on the side.

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