Crispy Calamari Recipe
thai sauce / vegetable confetti
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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dip the calamari rings into the beaten eggs and then coat with the flour mixture.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain.
- 4
Make the Thai Sauce
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Prepare the Vegetable Confetti
In a bowl, toss together the diced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, cucumber, and chopped green onions.
- 6
Serve
Plate the crispy calamari topped with vegetable confetti and drizzle the Thai sauce over the top. Enjoy!