Macca wanted the recipe for the calamari in my last post.
I've posted the recipe before, after a request from Sindyne.
There is no secret!
Because I can't get fresh calamari in Goulburn, I buy 1kg packets of Ocean Chef Squid Steaks at Woolworths. These are individually frozen in packets of two steaks. I just cut them into long strips lengthwise. As they are pre scored, they are nice and tender, and don't taste too bad. Obviously, if you can catch your own, it is better!
The marinade is an egg white, salt, pepper and chilli powder. I often add some Masterfoods spicy seasoning mix, particularly when using the frozen squid, as it benefits from a bit more flavour.
You can use anything you wish for seasoning, and it is nice to experiment to see what you like. Some fresh garlic is good. If you have really fresh squid its best to season more lightly, to let the flavor of the squid shine.
I dredged this batch in a mix of cornflour and self raising flour. Let the flour set on the squid for 10 or 15 mins, and drop the bits into a deep fryer until cooked and an attractive colour. Again, if you have really fresh squid, just use cornflour to get a lighter coating.