Salt And Pepper Calamari - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None whole medium squid
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp peppercorns
1/3 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup rice flour
3 cups oil, for deep frying
None None Sweet chili sauce, to serve

Preparation

Prepare calamari: Separate tentacles from squid hood, pulling and twisting apart with your hands. Cut off eyes and innards. Reserve tentacles. Remove clear pointed quill from center of hood. Peel off the colored membrane and wings. Slice hoods into 1/3-inch-thick rings and cut each bunch of tentacles in half.
To make spice mixture: In a spice grinder or food processor, combine salt, chili flakes and peppercorns. Process until finely ground. Mix half with combined flours. Toss squid in flour mixture.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375\u00b0F. Cook squid in 2 batches, 2-3 minutes each, until just golden. Drain on paper towel. Season to taste with remaining spice mix and serve hot with sweet chili sauce, if desired.