Thai Fried Calamari w/ Sweet Chile sauce

Ingredients

• 6 oz buttermilk
• 8 oz calamari
• 1/2 C masa
• 1/2 C cornmeal
• 4 oz sweet chili sauce
• 1 oz almonds, fried, crushed
• 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

Preparation

1. Soak the cut calamari rings and tentacles in the buttermilk for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
2. Mix together the masa and cornmeal, then dredge the drained calamari in this coating. Fry the breaded calamari at 375 degrees for 5 -­‐6 minutes, until just cooked, then drain all excess oil.
3. Heat the sweet chili sauce until just simmering in a sauté pan and then toss the fried calamari with the sauce. Plate and finish with the crushed, fried almonds and fresh chopped cilantro.

• Servings: 1
• Type: Lunch, Dinner, Entree
• Cost: $5-$10
• Categories: Recipes, VOL 4 - ISSUE 1 • WINTER 2016
• Tags: Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Seafood
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