Ika Geso
Ika Geso is a popular Japanese dish featuring crispy, deep-fried squid tentacles. It's a perfect appetizer or snack with a side of soy sauce for dipping.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Soy sauce - For dipping
- Vegetable oil - For deep frying
- Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
- Egg - 1, beaten
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Squid tentacles - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Clean the squid tentacles and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Season the squid with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the squid in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured squid into the beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the squid in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 1g