Calamari Recipe
Lightly battered, hand-carved calamari strips topped with tempura-fried Thai basil and jalapeños, served with Spicy Mayo.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Tempura-fried toppings
Spicy Mayo
Method
Prepare the Calamari
- 1
Clean and Slice the Calamari
Rinse the calamari under cold water, then slice them into strips if not already pre-cut.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and ice water.
- 3
Batter the Calamari
Dip the calamari strips into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.
Fry the Calamari
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the battered calamari in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare Tempura Toppings
- 6
Prepare the Toppings
Dip Thai basil leaves and sliced jalapeños in tempura batter mix, then fry them in the same oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Make Spicy Mayo
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
Serve
- 8
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the crispy calamari topped with fried Thai basil and jalapeños, accompanied by the spicy mayo.
