Ttukdak Hyung's Cheese Fried Squid

• 1 pack pinecone-cut squid (about 300g)
• 2 tbsp soju
• string cheese (same number as squid)
• 1 cup frying mix
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 2/3 cup water
• breadcrumbs as needed
• plenty of cooking oil
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Briefly blanching the squid with soju for 1 minute removes the fishy smell and prevents oil splattering from excess moisture during frying.
• Using pinecone-cut squid allows the batter and breadcrumbs to fill the intricate cuts, resulting in a crunchier texture than regular squid.
• The key is to fry quickly until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cheese inside is just lightly melted, to prevent the cheese from leaking out.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want a crispy, savory, upscale pub-style snack that goes well with beer or highballs.
• ⭐Those who want to enjoy the combination of crispy exterior, gooey cheese, and chewy squid.
• ⭐Those who want to try a unique and visually impressive fried dish instead of regular squid.