Calamari Fries with Homemade Sauces

Calamari Fries with Homemade Sauces

Calamari Fries are surely a winning appetizer or finger food in any gathering, and with the perfect blend of condiments and sauces on the side, definitely, you will not stop eating it.
Calamari fries are prepared by cutting the  squid, or calamari, into strips instead of rings. They are then dredged into flour or cornstarch, washed in eggwash,  coated with panko or breadcrumbs, and finally deep fried.

Ingredients:

4 large tube Squid (washed, slice against the grain into strips)
4 pcs. Eggs (beaten)
1 cup flour
1 cup Fine Panko or Breadcrumbs
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Canola Oil for frying

Let's Cook!

1.  Season flour with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
2. In three separate bowls, put the eggs, seasoned flour and panko.
3. Heat canola oil in a deep frying pan to at least 360ºF.
4. Dredge calamari into seasoned flour, then into egg wash and finally coat it with panko.
5. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain on a wire rack and to remove excess oil, then put in a platter with paper towel.
7. When ready for serving, place in a plate and garnish with lemon and green onion, with homemade sauces on the side.
8. Share and enjoy!

Homemade Cocktail Sauce:
1 cup Katsup
1 tbsp. Horseradish (freshly grated) In this recipe, I used whatever is available in my pantry or refrigerator. I do not have fresh horseradish, so I used Heinz horseradish instead.
1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Pepper to taste 
Procedure:

1. Combine all the ingredients and stir thoroughly.
2. Set aside, until ready to serve with Calamari Fries.

 Homemade Ponzu Sauce:
1 cup Mayonnaise 
3 tbsp. Lemon Ponzu
2 tbsp. Sriracha Chili Sauce
1 clove Garlic (Minced)
Procedure:

1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ponzu, chili sauce and garlic and mix thoroughly.