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Homemade Cooking: Recipe Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid) for Special Days

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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid) which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about and can be served for . In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid)

  1. 1 lb or 1/2kg squid rings and tentacles, thawed
  2. Buttermilk brine (300g cold buttermilk & 10g salt, stirred)
  3. 1 3/4 cup flour
  4. 3/4 cup cornstarch
  5. 2 tsp baking powder
  6. 1 tsp black pepper (finely ground)
  7. 8 cups neutral oil (peanut, canola, etc)
  8. Few pinches of salt
  9. Marinara Red Sauce
  10. 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  11. 1 tsp dried basil
  12. 1 tsp dried oregano
  13. 1/2 tsp dried chili flake
  14. 2 1/3 tsp sugar
  15. 1 1/4 tsp salt
  16. 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  17. 2 Tbsp (double glug) olive oil
  18. 2 cloves minced garlic
  19. Chipotle Ranch Sauce
  20. 1/2 c mayo
  21. 1 large garlic clove, minced
  22. 1-2 tsp hot sauce
  23. 1 chipotle chili in adobo
  24. 15 g or 1Tbsp lemon juice
  25. 50 g or 1/2c sour cream
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid)

  • 1

    Thaw squid overnight in the fridge or under cold running water. Slice tubes into 3/4″ or 2cm rings. Slice larger tentacles in half if needed. Pour buttermilk brine over squid pieces and toss to combine. Cover and allow to marinate in the fridge for 30min-2 hours.

  • 2

    To make the breading, add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and black pepper to a med-lrg bowl. Whisk to combine. Use spider (or slotted spoon) to transfer the calamari pieces into the breading, making sure to drain off as much buttermilk as possible. Coat pieces with breading mix. Transfer pieces of calamari onto a sheet tray, shaking off excess breading as you go.

  • 3

    To fry, add 2qts oil to a large, heavy bottomed pot. Preheat over medium heat or until oil reaches 365F/185C. Carefully add in 1/2 of the calamari. Use spider to move around calamari pieces, making sure they cook evenly and no pieces are stuck together. Fry for about 3min or until pieces are lightly golden brown. Scoop out of oil with spider and transfer to a towel lined tray. Sprinkle with salt. Fry second batch of calamari.

  • 4

    To make the marinara red sauce combine tomatoes, herbs, chili flake, salt, sugar and tomato paste in a high sided container and blend with immersion blender until smooth. Preheat saute pan over medium then add olive oil and garlic, stirring immediately to begin to cook (about 30sec). When aromatic, add tomato mixture. Stir then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25min until thickened.

  • 5

    To make the chipotle ranch sauce just combine and blend all ingredients until smooth.

    • Well, that’s the recipe for Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid) that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Fried Calamari (Salt & Pepper Squid). Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!
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