Fried Squid in Batter

Method

1. Squeeze the lemon and set the juice aside.
2. In a bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, a pinch of salt, and the lemon juice.
4. Add the sparkling water and the egg yolk, mixing until smooth.
5. Gently fold in the beaten egg white using a spatula with a bottom-up motion.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, cut the squid into rings.
8. Dip the squid pieces into the batter.
9. Fry the battered squid in hot seed oil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Sprinkle with salt flakes and serve immediately.