As you all know, many flavourful and delicious dishes are famous in Australia. Many dishes have been well-known for a long time, and many are gaining popularity now. These days, a new dish named calamari is gaining a lot of attention because of its light and crispy texture and flavours
Calamari can be a starter dish, a side dish, or a main dish. It depends on you whether you want it as a starter dish, a side dish, or a main dish. Calamari can be paired with some salads, seafood, or some light desserts
Historical Significance
Calamari has been famous in Australia for a long time, but since this dish is made with friedsquidd it is more popular in coastal areas where seafood is very good. You can easily find calamari rings at seaside restaurants or some vendor shops
While making the Calamari dish, a technique called tempura is also used. Tempura is a technique in which food is coated with a light batter and then quickly fried. This technique makes the food very crispy. And the food won’t be too oily either.
Ingredients
For the seafood
- 500 grams fresh squids (cleaned and cut into rings)
For the batter
- 1 cup plain flour
- ½ cup cornflour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water ( you can also use very cold regular water)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
For frying
- Vegetable oil or canola oil
Optional for Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
- Dipping sauces
Instructions
Step 1: Wash the squids and remove all dirt properly, and let them dry with a paper towel. Remove moisture from rings properly
Step 2: Take a bowl that should be larger and mix plain flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the cold sparkling water and mix gently until you get a smooth batter. The consistency of the batter should be runny but thick at the same time that it is enough to coat the squid
Step 3 : Take a frying pan, pour oil into it, and heat the oil to about 180°C
Step 4 : Now dip the squid rings into the batter and coat them properly, making sure that the squid rings are fully covered. Slowly place them into the hot oil and fry them properly until they turn golden and crispy
Step 5 : Take the squid rings out of the hot oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb the extra oil, and then enjoy them with your favorite sauce
Time
This dish takes up to 45 to 50 minutes
More About Calamari
Lastly, Calamari is a flavourful addition to Australia’s food culture. It is a good combination of fresh seafood and the tempura technique, which gives a unique flavourful and crispy texture to the squid
This delicious dish is very easy to make at home. And it can be a perfect choice for family parties, dinners. Also, it could be a perfect snack while watching your favorite dramas or series. If you are a seafood lover and want to try new seafood, then you should try Calamari, as it is rich in flavors and crispy on the outside. Just try it once, and you’ll understand why people are so crazy about this dish.
