Calamari Cornstarch Dredged & Fried, With Fried Jalapeño Rings, In A Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, Topped With Sweety Drop Peppers 19 Recipe
Make Calamari Cornstarch Dredged & Fried, With Fried Jalapeño Rings, In A Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, Topped With Sweety Drop Peppers 19 Recipe in just 1h 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Calamari: Cornstarch dredge & frying
Jalapeño rings & batter
Sweet & spicy chili sauce
Garnish & finishing
Method
Directions
- 1
Prep calamari
Pat calamari dry with paper towels. If using tubes, slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) rings. Lightly season with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Make dredge mix
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 0.5 tsp garlic powder until evenly combined.
- 3
Dredge calamari
Toss calamari rings in the dredge until lightly coated. Place on a rack and let excess coating fall off while heating oil.
- 4
Prepare jalapeño batter
In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 0.25 cup cornstarch, 0.5 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Gradually whisk in 0.5 cup beer or sparkling water until the batter is thick but pourable.
- 5
Slice and batter jalapeños
Slice jalapeños into rings (remove seeds for milder heat). Dip rings into the batter, letting excess batter drip off.
- 6
Heat oil for frying
Pour oil into a heavy pot or fryer and heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- 7
Fry jalapeño rings
Fry jalapeño rings in batches until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Fry calamari
Fry calamari in batches in the hot oil until crisp and golden, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Make sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and water. Simmer 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened, adjust with more water if needed.
- 10
Assemble & plate
Lightly toss a portion of calamari with a small amount of warm sauce or drizzle sauce on the plate. Arrange fried jalapeño rings around the calamari. Spoon additional sauce over the rings if desired.
- 11
Finish & garnish
Top with sliced sweet drop peppers and optional green onions. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.