Idol sa Kusina Recipe- Deep Fried Sugpo and Baby Squid with Lemon

Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 124/Jan. 12, 2014- Deep Fried Sugpo and Baby Squid with Lemon – Vinegar, Dark Mayo and Pureed Green Mango Ensalada Dip.

FRIED SUGPO AT BABY SQUID

• 300g prawns, head and skin on, deveined
• 250g baby squid, cleaned
• 2 cups cornstarch
• oil for deep frying
• salt and pepper to taste

Coat prawns and squid in cornstarch and deep fry in hot oil.

Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina 

LEMON-VINEGAR SAUCE

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1pc lemon juice 
• 1 tsp lemon rind
• 1 pc red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pc labuyo, minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp spring onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Serve.

BLENDED ENSALADA 

3 pcs tomatoes, diced

2 pcs shallots, diced

1 tbsp fried garlic

1 pc green mango, strips

1-2 pcs finger chili, minced

1 1/2 tbsp kinchay, minced

2 tbsp oil

patis to taste

Place everything in a blender or use a hand blender and pulse until smooth.

DARK MAYO/OYSTER-MAYO DIP

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

pepper to taste

toasted sesame seeds to top

Combine everything in a bowl and top with sesame seeds. Serve.