Calamari Recipe
(Red or White Sauce)
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Calamari Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Clean the calamari by removing the head, ink sac, and membrane. Rinse under cold water and cut the tubes into rings.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, combine the calamari with buttermilk and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat it in the flour mixture.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with your choice of red or white sauce for dipping.
