Salt and Pepper Calamari

5 minutes

2 minutes

4

Ingredients

Mix the Chinese salt and pepper mix with both flours, add chilli if using into a large enough bowl to coat the calamari rings
Place a small handful of the calamari rings into the spice and flour mix and coat thoroughly so the calamari feels dry . Gently shake of excess flour and spice mix and place on the plate ready for frying. Continue till all the calamari is coated
Heat the oil in a shallow frying pan to medium high. Use enough oil to cover the base of the pan in a thin layer. Carefully place each calamari ring into the hot oil and make sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 1min and then turn over and cook for a further 1 min. Use thongs to quickly remove the calamari and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and continue till all the calamari is cooked.
TIP: It is easier to cook in several batches rather than try to cook all at once.
Squeeze the lemon over the calamari and serve with a garden salad.