Crispy Tahini Humboldt Squid Recipe
Green olive tapenade, roasted red pepper hummus
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Ingredients
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Squid
Tapenade
Hummus
Method
Preparing the Squid
- 1
Batter the Squid
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Gradually add water to form a batter. Dip the squid rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 2
Fry the Squid
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the battered squid rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Making the Tapenade
- 3
Making the Hummus
- 4
Blend the Hummus
In a blender or food processor, combine roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
