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How to prepare calamari

Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.
  • Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings

1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

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  • Method

Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a medium-size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.

Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked.

Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.

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