Crispy Calamari - Great for the Kids

My two little girls love this calamari.

It is such a special treat in our house, FOR EVERYONE.

INGREDIENTS
Fresh Squid Tubes, scored and cut into thin rings or 3cm strips
(3 tubes is an entree for 4 people)
1 Cup Plain Flour
1 Tsp Sea Salt
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 Cup of Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs
Oil, for frying

Adult Version: 1 Tsps of Cayenne Pepper, or Wasabi Powder, or Lemon Zest

METHOD
You will need three soup or pasta bowls:

In the 1^st  Bowl: Mix together flour, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. (Add cayenne, or other ingredients to the flour mix for an adult version.)

In the 2^nd Bowl: Place the lightly beaten eggs

In the 3^rd Bowl: Place the panko breadcrumbs

Place a wok or heavy based fry pan on the stove top on a medium to high heat.

Add about ½ to ¾ cup of Oil. (I use sunflower oil)

Now toss a few calamari pieces in the flour. About 4 or 5 calamari pieces at a time.

Dip flour coated calamari into the egg mixture.

Then toss flour and egg coated calamari in the breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate or chopping board.

Repeat the above steps, until all the calamari pieces are coated.

Working in small batches again, place the calamari into the oil and cook until golden brown. Approx 15 secs each side.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked calamari, and place on absorbent kitchen paper towel to drain.

And repeat the cooking process until all the calamari is cooked.

Serve with lemon, and your choice of sauce.