Fried Calamari (The Best)
Hot, crispy and oh so tender… creating the best fried calamari was no small feat. But once you taste these perfect, light, golden-brown bites, you’ll know: This is one flavour party you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) mixture of equal parts vegetable and olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 3/4 lb (340 g) whole squid (small or medium-sized)
- 3/4 cup (25 g) puffed rice cereal (Rice Krispies-style)
- 3/4 cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (90 g) corn flour
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- Vegetable oil, for frying lemon wedges
Instructions
- n a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, mustard and garlic. Slowly add one-third of the oil, drop by drop, whisking constantly. When the emulsion begins to form a mayonnaise, drizzle in the remaining oil while continuing to whisk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the water and lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Hot, crispy and oh so tender… creating the best fried calamari was no small feat. But once you taste these perfect, light, golden-brown bites, you’ll know: This is one flavour party you won’t want to miss.