Crispy Calamari Recipe

Name: Marker 32s Crispy Calamari Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cup water; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbs fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbs lime juice; 1 tbs fish sauce

Inspired by Marker 32

Time30m

Serves4

Vietnamese ginger cilantro dressing / mint / roasted peanuts

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Ingredients

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Crispy Calamari Ingredients

1 pound calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup water

2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tbs Fresh ginger, grated

2 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tbs Fish sauce

Method

Preparation and Cooking Directions

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, combine chopped cilantro, grated ginger, lime juice, and fish sauce. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare the Calamari

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth.

Heat the Oil

In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Calamari

Dip calamari rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve

Arrange the fried calamari on a serving platter. Drizzle the ginger cilantro dressing over the top, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and chopped roasted peanuts.