Calamar frito a la mantequilla y ajo

Ingredientes

• 150 - 200 gms Cleaned squid, cut into rings (measured after cleaning)
• 2 Egg whites
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• 2 - 3 tbsp Water
• 1/2 cup Plain flour (maida)
• 3/4 - 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1.5 - 2 tbsp Garlic butter (refer notes)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• Oil for deep frying (I used sunflower oil)

Preparación

1. 1

   Whisk the egg whites lightly. Add cornflour and water and make a thick batter. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Season the plain flour with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Pat dry the cleaned squid rings with tissue. Dip the squid rings in egg whites and roll in seasoned flour mixture.

4. 4

   Shake off the excess flour and dip in the egg white mixture again.

5. 5

   Roll it in bread crumbs and make sure it's well coated.

6. 6

   You can do the above steps in batches.

7. 7

   Once the squids are coated with bread crumbs, deep fry them till it's cooked and golden brown in color.

8. 8

   In a wide pan, melt garlic butter. Add the fried squid rings to the melted butter and toss it well. Serve hot with a dip of your choice. We had it with chilli mayo.