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Fried Calamari

Squid gets a quick dredge through salt-and-pepper seasoned flour before plunging into 350°F oil for a crackling deep-fry, ready for a shower of chopped mint and a generous squeeze of lemon.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In small mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour.

  2. 2

    In wok, heat oil to 350°F-375°F.

  3. 3

    Dredge squid in flour mixture, coating well. Shake off excess flour.

  4. 4

    squid in small batches until golden (this helps to maintain constant oil temperature to produce crispy squid).

  5. 5

    Drain calamari on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with salt; garnish with mint and lemon wedges.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
19%
💧Water
34%
🌍Earth
24%
💨Air
24%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy7%
Reactivity92%
0.052
Heat
0.286
Entropy
3.711
Reactivity