Crispy Fried Squids (Mực chien giòn) Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Squid

1 tsp. Annatto Seed Oil

1 cup Shrimp Batter Mix 

1/2 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. minced Garlic

Pinch of Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning or Chicken Seasoning

1 tsp. Thai Chili 

Ground Black Pepper

Water

Frying Oil

Wash and rinse the Squids.  Cut into small pieces (about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide). Let it air dry. Place into a bowl to marinate.  Add 1 tsp. minced Garlic. Add a pinch of Kosher Salt. Add 1/2 tsp. Sugar. Add 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning or Chicken Seasoning. Add 1 tsp. Thai Chili.  Add 1 tsp. Annatto Seed Oil. Add some Ground Black Pepper.  Mix well and let it marinate for about 30 minutes. 

Mix 1 cup of Batter mix with water, you need it to be a thick consistency.

Dip the squid into the batter then place into frying oil.  Fry until golden.