Salt and Pepper Calamari

Prep Time

Cook Time

Serves

Difficulty

15 min

10 min

4

Easy


Ingredients:

Quantity:

 


Salt and pepper mix


Cole & Mason Black Salt

1 Tbsp

Cole & Mason Whole Black Peppercorns

1 tsp

Cole & Mason Whole Green Peppercorns

1 tsp

Cole & Mason Szechuan Peppercorns

1 tsp

 


Squid


Squid

520g

Egg whites (whisked to a meringue texture)

3

Tapioca flour

120g

Cornflour

120g

Flour

120g

Lemon

150g

Vegetable oil for deep frying

1.5L

 


Lemon mayo


Lemon juice

30ml

Mayonnaise

150g

Method:

1. Toast and grind each of the types of pepper to a fine consistency, add the black salt and mix well.

2. Prepare the squid by cutting into 3cm bite sized squares.

3. In a separate mixing bowl combine the tapioca, corn and plain flours.

4. In a separate clean mixing bowl, place the egg whites and whisk until light and fluffy, similar to a meringue.

5. Preheat oil to 175°C.

6. Place squid into the egg white mix and coat carefully, place gently into the flour mix and then place into the hot oil. Do this in small batches so that the oil retains its heat.

7. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until light golden in colour.

8. Drain well and season with the pepper mix.

9. Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice to make lemon mayo.

10. Serve with the crispy squid and garnish with lemon wedges and lemon mayo.