Name: Spicy Crispy Calamari Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4 as part of multi-course meal or for lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish; 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil; 1 cup (130 g) flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 3 tablespoons oil; 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks; Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai or italian basil; Oil for frying; 3 cups (260 g) mixed baby greens; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); ½ cup (90 g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons minced lemongrass; 1 cup (128 g) all-purpose cornstarch; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon five spice powder; 1 lb (500 g) calamari, cleaned and cut into ½ in (1.25 cm) rings

Preparation info

Serves
4
as part of multi-course meal or for lunch

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Everyday Thai Cooking

By Katie Chin

Published 2013

About

Not only is this salad amazingly delicious, it’s also a looker. Delicate and crispy calamari perched atop mixed greens glistening in an herb-spiked vinaigrette is a wonderful sight. When my fashion maven friend, Christos, tried it he said, “Darling, this salad is dressed to the nines!” The combination of textures can’t be beat and will have your guests whispering out loud, “How does she do it?” Make sure to serve this salad while the calamari is still crispy for best results. I love to pair