Eating In

Serves 4
1lb squid
2 cloves garlic, crushed, squeeze of lime juice,
½ tsp salt, black pepper
Batter
6 oz flour,
1 tbsp oil,
1½ tsp salt,              
¼ cayenne pepper,
½ pint beer
Dip
1 cup mayonnaise,
1 clove garlic,
2 tbsp chopped basil,
salt and pepper
Wash, rinse and dry the squid and cut into ¼ inch rings. Place in a bowl with the garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. Make the batter. It should be fairly thick. Put in in the fridge. Prepare the dip in a food processor and refrigerate. Batter the squid rings and fry them in hot oil, deep enough to cover, for 2 minutes, until the batter is golden. Do not overcook. Drain and serve hot with the dip.