Fried Salt and Pepper Calamari

Fried Squid or Fried Calamari is popular in the cuisine of many Eastern or Western countries. Usually it's often served as an appetizer or snack in any Italian or Western restaurant. But in Chinese cuisine it's usually served as a main dish. Don't we all loves Fried Calamari ? I don't really care what style,cuisine or how Calamari is fried,as long as it's Fried Calamari,I love it !! How about you?

Ingredients:

2 pound white squid (clean,cut 1 inch X 3 inch)

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp ground black pepper

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp garlic powder

*mix above seasoning well with clean cut squid in a large bowl*

1 cup all purpose flour

4 tbsp corn flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp Cayenne pepper

*mix above dry ingredients together in Ziploc bag *

Method:

1: Heat oil in frying pan or pot at medium heat. Coat seasoned cut calamari/squid with flour mixture well.Or shake cut calamari well with flour mixture in Ziploc bag.

2:Fry coated calamari in medium heat oil for 1-2 minutes or until light golden brown.Drain on paper towel before serve warm or hot.

Note:

Do not over fried calamari ,it's tend to be rubbery or chewy.