Killer Calamari Recipe
Calamari strips dusted in our special house recipe, horseradish cocktail and Korean dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari and Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a bowl, mix together the horseradish sauce, Korean chili paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Calamari
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari strips in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
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).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari strips to the hot oil in small batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the horseradish cocktail sauce and Korean dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped green onions.
