Ojingeo Twigim (Fried Squid)

Ingredients

• 1-2 Fresh Squid
• Few shakes Salt
• Few shakes of Black Pepper
• Few scoops of Korean Frying Mix (Twigim-Garu)
• 1 cup Korean Frying Mix
• 1 cup Cold Water
• 2-3 Ice Cubes
• 4 teaspoons Soy Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Water
• Handful of Chopped Onion

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prep ingredients ---

2. 2

   Clean the squid. Give it a thorough wash. Then pat the squid dry with a paper towel. Pull the skin off the tube part of the squid. Then cut it into long strips (reference video). Then cut the tentacles as well.

3. 3

   Place all the pieces in a plastic bag. Season with a few pinches of salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Then add a good amount of Korean Frying Mix. Close the bag and shake it up well. The pieces will be evenly coated.

5. 5

   --- Make Wet Batter ---

6. 6

   Mix Frying mix (1 cup) and Water (1 cup). Add in a few ice cubes.

7. 7

   --- Fry It Up ---

8. 8

   Take out a pot or wok. Fill with a layer of vegetable oil. Then place on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough (reference video), grab a piece of the battered squid and dip it into the wet batter. Then carefully place it into the oil. Fry up only a handful at a time - don't try to cook everything at once. Fry until light golden brown. Then strain-out the leftover tempura flakes. And repeat!

9. 9

   Make a dipping sauce by combining: Soy Sauce (4 teaspoons), Water (2 teaspoons) and a handful of chopped onion.