Fried calamant With Chilli Lime Mayo

• porsi: Serves 4

Bahan-bahan

For the chilli lime mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, crushed

100g good-quality mayonnaise

Zest and iuice of 1 lime

Pinch of cayenne pepper

¾ tsp smoked paprika

For the calamari;

1kg prepared squid rings, defrosted if frozen

100g cornflour

50g plain flour

1 tbsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper

150ml sparkling water

Vegetable oil, for frying

Lime wedges, to serve

Petunjuk

1 In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the chilli lime mayo. Season to taste and set aside.

2 Pat the squid rings very dry with kitchen paper and set aside.

3 In a bowl, combine the cornflour, plain flour, paprika and some salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the sparkling water to form a smooth batter, then allow to rest for 15 minutes

4 Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-based pan to a depth of 5-6cm. Place over a medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 180°C.

5 Working in batches, coat the squid rings in the batter, shaking off any excess, then gently lower into the oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp and golden, then remove with a slotted spoon, drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.

6 Serve with the chilli lime mayo and some extra lime wedges for squeezing over.

Catatan

If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the temperature of the oil by inserting the handle of a wooden spoon, If you see bubbles form-around the wood and floating upwards.your oil is ready for frying. If it is bubbling hard, the oilis too hot; let it cool a little, then check again