Crunchy Squid Balls

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful Crunchy Squid Balls, a seafood appetizer that's guaranteed to impress! Made with fresh squid finely minced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and spring onions, these bite-sized treats are seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of white pepper for an Asian-inspired twist. Their perfectly golden and crunchy exterior comes from a light batter mixture of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, while deep frying at the ideal temperature ensures that every bite is satisfyingly crisp. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy seafood recipe is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a snack. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce like sweet chili or garlic aioli for the ultimate crowd-pleasing experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh squid
• 50 grams all-purpose flour
• 25 grams cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 sticks spring onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 500 ml vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Clean the squid thoroughly by removing the head, innards, and skin. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Cut the cleaned squid into small pieces and place in a food processor along with peeled garlic cloves and ginger. Pulse until finely minced.

Step 3

Transfer minced squid mixture into a large bowl.

Step 4

Chop spring onions finely and add to the bowl with the squid.

Step 5

Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper to the bowl.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg lightly and add to the squid mixture.

Step 7

Add soy sauce and sesame oil, then mix all the ingredients well to form a sticky paste-like consistency.

Step 8

Using lightly oiled hands, shape the squid mixture into small balls around 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 9

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 180°C (350°F). Use enough oil to fully submerge the squid balls.

Step 10

Carefully lower squid balls into the hot oil in batches, not overcrowding the pot.

Step 11

Fry each batch for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Remove squid balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 13

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce like sweet chili sauce or garlic aioli.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1264.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4813.6

Total Fat 471.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 291.9g
Cholesterol 1384.5mg	0%
Sodium 3735.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 93.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 285.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1773.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 7.4%