
🇯🇵 Japanese
Squid Omelette
🇯🇵 Japanese
Little savoury cakes of squid, golden outside and tender within — great hot or cold. About 19 minutes from fridge to table.
Prep 15 min Cook 4 min Serves 4 Medium
Ingredients
- Garlic1 small, grated
- Eggs1, beaten
- Soy Sauce1 tsp
- White Pepper1 tsp
- Breadcrumbs80 g
- Squid400 g
- Neutral Oil3 tbsp, for frying
- Kombu Dashi3 tbsp
Optional extras
- Shiso Leaveshandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Chop or mash the squid finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic and white pepper.
- 2
Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.
- 3
Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.
- 4
Shallow-fry in the Neutral Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.
- 5
Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, shiso leaves and wedges of rice vinegar.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — japanese cooking moves fast once it starts.
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