Salt & Lemon Pepper Squid With Toasted Sesame Dressing

Step 1: Line an oven tray with paper towel.

Step 2: Combine rice flour and spice mix in a bowl.

Step 3: Using a large knife, slit squid hoods along one side, open out flat with inside facing up and using tip of a sharp knife, score the surface in a small diamond patter, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Step 4: Cut each hood into 4cm squares and drain on paper towel.

Step 5: Toss squid in flour mixture to coat.

Step 6: Heat oil in a large heavy based saucepan over high heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing any oil).

Step 7: Deep fry squid, in batches, for 2 minutes or until curled and golden.

Step 8: Using a slotted spoon, transfer to prepared tray.

Step 9: Combine radish, fennel and carrot in a large bowl and add squid to radish mixture, toss to combine and spoon mixture onto a large serving platter and sprinkle with coriander and serve with toasted sesame dressing.

Step 10: TOASTED SESAME DRESSING - Whisk sesame seeds, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl and serve with squid dish.