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Ingredients
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Crispy Calamari
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Method
Prepare the Calamari
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Prepare the Battering Station
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with buttermilk.
Batter the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings first in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, minced garlic, and sliced red chili. Stir until the sugar dissolves.