Kalamar Tava (fried Calamari) Recipe
Crispy fried calamari served with a garlic walnut sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Calamari
Method
For the Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Coat the Calamari
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add water gradually to create a batter. Dip the calamari rings into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the calamari in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 4
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with the garlic walnut sauce on the side.
