Crispy rings of deep-fried calamari are a beloved favourite of seafood fans everywhere. And now scientists say they have found a way to recreate this classic dish without one key ingredient: squid.

The mee sotong is a dish made up of wok tossed noodles coated in a fiery sambal sauce. It's topped with sambal sotong (squid), a sprinkling of fried shallots and spring onion, egg, tofu and a wedge of ...