Sotong Goreng

Name: Sotong Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 1 lb squid, cleaned, sliced into rings; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 2 green onions, sliced

Crispy Malaysian fried squid with a golden, savory crust and tender interior. Served with a spicy sambal sauce, it's an irresistible appetizer.

23 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

MalaysianAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb squid, cleaned, sliced into rings
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Pat 1 lb sliced into rings squid, cleaned dry with paper towels.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil for frying in a deep skillet to 350°F.
4

Working in batches, toss squid in the flour mixture until fully coated.
5

Carefully place coated squid into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7

In a small bowl, mix 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice to make a dipping sauce.
8

Serve the fried squid hot, garnished with 2 sliced green onions and the sambal sauce on the side.

Questions

Can I make Sotong Goreng gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2/3 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sotong Goreng keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Sotong Goreng?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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