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Spicy and Greasy Rhode Island Calamari Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Unusual but addictively delicious, Rhode Island-style calamari is a local favorite. Look for medium-size fresh or frozen squid (about eight to a pound) for frying...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb cleaned medium squid (4??5?), with tentacles
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3/4 cup cornstarch
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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About 6 cups peanut, canola, or other vegetable oil, for deep-frying
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2 cups buttermilk
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 cup sliced hot cherry peppers in vinegar, drained
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
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