Salt and Pepper Squid on Noodle Salad

Name: Salt and Pepper Squid on Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200g vermicelli noodles; 1 carrot, grated coarsely; ½ red onion, chopped; 1 cup shredded cabbage; ¼ cup chopped coriander; ¼ cup chopped parsley; Zest of 1 small lemon; 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 500g squid rings; ½ cup flour; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; ½ cup oil for frying; 1 lemon cut in wedges to serve

20 minutes + 15 minutes

Serves 4

Spring Squid Noodles Salad

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Ingredients

200g vermicelli noodles
1 carrot, grated coarsely
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cabbage
¼ cup chopped coriander
¼ cup chopped parsley
Zest of 1 small lemon
2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
500g squid rings
½ cup flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
½ cup oil for frying
1 lemon cut in wedges to serve

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Method

1. Place vermicelli in a large bowl, top with boiling water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
2. To prepare the salad: in a large bowl combine carrot, onion, cabbage, coriander, parsley and lemon zest. In a small jar mix sweet chilli, lemon juice and brown sugar. Set aside.
3. Rinse squid rings and pat them dry. In a bowl combine flour, salt and pepper.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dust the squid in flour then place a few at a time into the pan cooking for 2 or 3 minutes each side until crispy and golden. Drain on a paper towel. Continue to cook the remainder.
5. To serve: mix the dressing with the salad and serve onto plates or a platter. Top with hot squid and serve lemon wedges on the side.
TIP: To test the oil temperature is correct cook one piece of calamari first, and taste!