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SIDE DISH Chef Howard Karp
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Crunchy Fried Squid Salad

There are a few variations on prepar- • 1 1/2 oz. ginger, inely minced
ing calamari, but my favorite way to use
an inluence of Asian lavors. Using rice • 6 cups frisée, roughly pulled apart
Rotary~
lour makes the batter extra crisp and (can substitute salad greens)
• Salt, to taste
slightly pufy, and this powerful salad is • Sesame seeds (for plating)
perfectly enhanced by a spicy and sour
dressing. I hope you will
TO MAKE THE DRESSING
enjoy preparing and serv-
Heat the oil in me-
ing this perfectly fresh,
dium saucepan over me-
MAKING OF A crisp and unique dish dur-
ing one of your upcoming
dium heat. Add garlic and
cook, stirring until golden
springtime occasions!
brown. Turn the heat up
COMMUNITY!
Yield: Four servings
to medium high, and add
shallots, carrots, pepper
SPICY SOUR DRESSING
and chili, stirring until
• 1 Tbsp. grape seed or vegetables are tender.
Add lime juice, vine-
Eavocado oil
ver wonder how projects in the community get ac- • 2 garlic cloves, thinly gar, salt and sugars. Turn
complished? Ever think who is behind the eforts sliced
heat to low and simmer,
• 1 medium sized shallot,
stirring occasionally un-
that make our community a better place? Rotary has thinly sliced
til the mixture is syrupy
• 1 small carrot, peeled and 1/4-inch (around 15 minutes). Transfer mixture
been the driving force in numerous community projects:
diced
to a blender, and, while the mixture
• 1/2 small red pepper, cored, seeded is becoming smooth, add the chili oil.

• Coordinates and administers Ro- • Donated to local Food Banks, and 1/4-inch diced
Transfer to a shallow bowl and allow to
• 1 fresh red Thai chili, stemmed, cored, cool to room temperature.
tary Basketball for over 900 youths Flathead Youth Home, Serious Ju seeded and 1/4-inch diced
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
TO MAKE THE SALAD
annually and has since 1978
Ju Skatepark, Hockaday Center • 3 1/2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
Mix soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in
for the Arts and Central Museum
• 1 tsp. ine sea salt
a mixing bowl. Add rice lour and 4 cup
• Raised funds to construct the • 2 Tbsp. palm sugar
water and stir. Add additional 1/4 cup
• Installed a bench and water and stir. You should have a lump-
Babe Ruth Baseball Fields at • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili oil
Kidsports- Rotary is the longest clock in Depot Park
free, medium to thick consistency batter
CRUNCHY SQUID SALAD
that runs from the spoon, but that’s not
running sponsor of a Babe Ruth • Assisted in rebuilding • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
completely liquid, (if needed, add more
baseball team in Kalispell
Conrad Mansion stone wall
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
water to thin).
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
Pour 3 inches of oil in heavy, deep
• Helped construct the • 3/4 cup rice lour
sauce pan and heat to 375 degrees. Dip
• Major donor to Glacier • 1/2 cup water
the squid into the batter, and then into
Lone Pine Overlook Walkway
Symphony & Chorale • Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
the frying oil (do not over crowd the
youth programs
• Purchases and distributes • 12 oz. baby squid, bodies cut into 1/2- pan). Cook until golden brown, drain on
inch rings, tentacles separated
a paper towel.
dictionaries to all • 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and cut Combine papaya, water chestnuts,
• Supports Boys Scout Troop and Montana third graders
into 1/2-inch cubes
cashews, ginger, and frisée in large bowl
• 8 fresh water chestnuts, peeled and mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt,
sponsored a new troop
• Raised funds to construct cut into 1/4-inch slices
and toss with dressing until well coated.
• 1/2 cup cashew, toasted and slightly Transfer to serving plate and top with
Miracle League Field at the
• Ring bells for Kidsports complex
crushed
fried squid and sesame seeds.
Salvation Army annually
Chef Howard Karp is the director of the Culinary Institute of Montana at
• Assisted the United Way in Flathead Valley Community College. For information about the program,
• Built the handicap ramp construction of the Youth Center and visit www.culinaryinstituteofmt.com.

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