FIVE-SPICE CALAMARI WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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Categories     Appetizer     Fry     Squid     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Dipping sauce
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Calamari
Vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder**
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
15 ounces cleaned calamari, tentacles left whole, bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings

Steps:

  • For dipping sauce:
  • Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in processor. Blend well. Transfer to bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Whisk before serving.)
  • For calamari:
  • Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat to 350°F. Whisk next 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Pour buttermilk into another large bowl. Add calamari to buttermilk. Working in batches, remove calamari; dredge in flour mixture. Fry until just crisp, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with sauce.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
  • **A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Eyakub King
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. I had some leftover from a party, and I didn't know what to do with it. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it was delicious! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the d


Deneen Saunders
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I'm not a huge fan of calamari, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did, because it was delicious! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making


laddu Salmani
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The five-spice powder gives it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Dx Naiem
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


MG Creative Studios
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This recipe is a bit spicy, but it's so good! The five-spice powder gives it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Tina Grant
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook calamari, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


cool Asf
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. I had some leftover from a party, and I didn't know what to do with it. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it was delicious! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the d


Adulphus mercy
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I'm not a huge fan of calamari, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did, because it was delicious! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making th


Chris Griffin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The calamari is so tender and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


June Julie
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the calamari, and the dipping sauce was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Althea Richards
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This was my first time cooking calamari, and it turned out great! The five-spice powder gave it a really unique flavor, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Aranka Elbrink
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The calamari is always cooked perfectly, and the dipping sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Neloy Chowdhury
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This calamari recipe is a keeper! The five-spice powder gives it a wonderful flavor, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.