Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
500 g

squid rings

0.5 cup

flour

1 unit

egg

0.25 cup

milk

200 g

fresh breadcrumbs

2 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

szechwan pepper

0.5 tsp

cracked black pepper

1 unit

vegetable oil

for deep-frying

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius.

Step 2
~4 min

Lightly dust calamari with flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3
~4 min

Dip the floured calamari into a mixture of egg and milk.

Step 4
~4 min

Combine breadcrumbs, sea salt, and peppers in a shallow bowl.

Step 5
~4 min

Coat calamari thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 6
~4 min

Transfer the coated calamari to a plate.

Step 7
~4 min

Place the plate of calamari in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan.

Step 9
~4 min

Deep-fry calamari in batches until golden brown and crispy.

Step 10
~4 min

Drain the fried calamari on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure oil is hot enough for even cooking.

Do not overcrowd the pan when deep-frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Breaded calamari can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sweet chili sauce.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

French fries
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular street food in many Asian countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100