Kalamarakia Tiganita (Fried Squid)
- 1 squid
- 1 lemon, juice of
- vegetable oil (deep-frying)
- oregano
- 60 g flour
- salt
- Prepare the squid, rinse them, and drain in a colander for 1 hour.
- Deep-fry them as long as the oil is not too hot (about 350 degrees F/ 180 degrees C is the right temperature).
- Put the flour with salt in a plate, mix well and add half of the pieces of squid, but leave the tentacles for the end.
- Turn them in the flour, then lift a few pieces up at a time, shake excess flour off and drop them in the hot oil.
- When they turn a nice golden color lift them out with a slotted spoon.
- At the end sprinkle the lemon juice all over, some oregano, and serve immediately.
- These squid should always be fried just before they are to be eaten and should not be re-fried or re-heated!
squid, lemon, vegetable oil, oregano, flour, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kalamarakia-tiganita-fried-squid-10774 (may not work)