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CALAMARI FRITTO

Prep/Cooking Time: 15-30 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 200g cleaned calamari
  • 40g flour
  • 10g corn flour
  • 2g salt
  • 1g pepper
  • 50ml milk

Instructions

  • Ensure the calamari has been cleaned and the cartilage has been removed
  • Cut the bell and lay flat on the board, keep the tentacles to the side
  • Remove the beak from the tentacles
  • Score the flesh of the bell and cut into 1/2" deep lengths
  • Once prepared reserve in the fridge till needed
  • In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix well
  • To serve
  • Place the prepared calamari in the milk and ensure all is covered
  • Drain the calamari and place in the flour 
  • Toss through and shake off any excess flour
  • Place in the fryer and cook until golden
  • Drain on paper and serve immediately