Calamar Croustillant (Deep Fried Calamari with Lemon Mayonnaise)

    Snacks · Fish & Seafood · Appetizers & Snacks · Christmas & New Year · Party Food · Picnics

    Making fried calamari is not as complicated as it seems, just make sure you serve it hot so that it retains its crispiness.

    Ingredients

    • 2 Squids, Cleaned and Washed
    • 1 Egg
    • Pepper
    • 1 Tbsp of Garlic Powder
    • 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
    • salt to taste
    • 3 Tbsp Water.
    • 1/2 Cup | 65g Cornflour Or any Starch
    • Coating:
    • 1 Cup | 150g Self Raising Flour
    • Pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 Tbsp Paprika
    • 1 Tbps Garlic Powder
    • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder or Granulate
    • Oil for Deep Frying
    • Lemon Mayonnaise:
    • 1 Cup of Mayonnaise
    • Juice of half a lemon
    • Pinch of paprika

    Method

    1. Clean and wash 2 squids and cut into halves
    2. Then cut into equal strips
    3. In a bowl, put 1 egg
    4. Add pepper
    5. Add 1 tbsp of garlic powder
    6. Add salt to taste
    7. Add 1 tbsp of garlic paste
    8. Mix well
    9. Add 1/2 cup (65g) cornflour or any starch
    10. Add 3 tbsp of water
    11. Whisk until well combined
    12. Add in the squids
    13. Cover and chill for 2 hours
    14. Put 1 cup of self raising flour in a bowl
    15. Add pepper
    16. Add 1 tbsp paprika
    17. Add 1 tbsp of granulated onion
    18. Add 1 tbsp of garlic powder
    19. Add salt to taste
    20. Mix well
    21. Coat the quids into the flour mixture
    22. Heat some oil over medium high heat
    23. Deep fry the squids for 3-4 minutes until golden colour
    24. Serve hot
    25. Lemon Mayonnaise:
    26. Take 1 cup of mayonnaise
    27. Add 1 tsp of garlic paste
    28. Add juice of half a lemon
    29. Mix well
    30. Sprinkle some paprika

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