Calamari Recipe
Shishito Peppers, Shichimi Togarashi, Wasabi & Sambal Aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari and Accompaniments
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and sambal oelek. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Calamari
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 3
Cook the Calamari
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the calamari in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Cook the Shishito Peppers
In the same pan, add shishito peppers and fry for about 2-3 minutes until they blister and are slightly charred. Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi.
- 5
Serve
Plate the fried calamari and shishito peppers together. Serve with the wasabi sambal aioli and lemon wedges on the side.