Crumbed Squid


Ingredients
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 750g squid tubes (cut into 1cm-thick rings)
  • 2 tbs parsley (to serve)
  • 1 cup organic plain flour
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
  • oven fries (to serve)
  • 3 free range eggs
  • green salad (to serve)
  • 1L vegetable oil
  • dill & tarragon seafood sauce (to serve)
  • 3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs


Method
  • Step 1Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk eggs and 1/4 cup cold water in a second bowl, and combine breadcrumbs and coconut in a third bowl.
  • Step 2Coat squid in flour, then egg and lastly breadcrumb mixture. Place onto tray.
  • Step 3Half-fill a saucepan or wok with oil and heat over medium-high heat. To test oil is ready, a cube of bread should turn golden brown in 20 seconds. Cook crumbed rings, in batches, for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack over a baking tray and keep warm in oven while cooking remainder. Serve with fries, salad, lemon wedges and sauce.