Popcorn Calamari With Sweet and Spicy Peppers | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cleaned calamari, cut into rings (tentacles trimmed)
• 8 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Black pepper, to taste
• 5-6 whole baby peppers, cut into rings
• 2 whole jalapeño peppers, cut into rings
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 cups puréed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Splash of red wine vinegar