Spicy Garlicky Calamari

• Calamari↗
• pieces of raw squid↗6 pieces
• beaten eggs2
• chopped garlic1 cup
• jalapeno pepper↗1⁄4 cup

  seeded and diced (1 tsp. red chili flakes can be substituted)

• cilantro↗1⁄4 cup

  finely chopped

• flour↗

  as needed

• salt and pepper

  as needed

• vegetable oil↗

  as needed

• Sweet Garlic Sauce↗
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• rice vinegar or white vinegar↗1⁄2 cup
• chopped garlic3 tablespoons
• garlic and red chile paste↗3 tablespoons
• kosher salt, as needed↗
• cornstarch, as needed↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put sliced squid in the eggs, drain excess eggs and put into seasoned flour.

2. 2

   Shake off excess flour and deep fry until brown and tender.

3. 3

   In a heated sauté pan, sauté garlic, pepper, and cilantro and add fried squid. Seasoning as needed.

4. 4

   Served with sliced lemons and/or Sweet Garlic Sauce.

5. 5

   Combine water and vinegar and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add the brown sugar, garlic, chili garlic paste, salt into the heated liquid and allow to simmer.

7. 7

   Thicken with the cornstarch slurry.

8. 8

   Serve with fried item.