Larry's Calamari Salad

One of my favorite all you can eat sushi bars, Kokopelli's located at Circus Circus in Reno, Nevada. This hidden treasure is housed within the back walls of Dos Geckos Catina. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Sushi Chef, Larry, is our go- to sushi maker. There are incredible choices and a variety of sushi and sashimi, prepared skillfully and made to look like art. The fresh flavors makes your pallet dance. Chef Larry was happy to share his delicious and simple Calamari Salad recipe with all of us. Enjoy! Don't forget to let Chef Larry know Delicious and Simple sent you!

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Ingredients:

1. 1 1/2 pounds Squid, cleaned, cut, boiled

2. 1/2 teaspoon salt

3. 2 Limes, fresh squeezed

4. 2 tablespoon sugar

5. 2 teaspoon Fish Sauce

6. 1 cup HonDashi Bonito Soup Stock

7. 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Powder

8. 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes, optional

9. 2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil

10. 1 cup each Red and Green Bell pepper, cleaned, thinly sliced

11. 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced

12. Hand full Flat Leaf parsley, roughly chopped

13. White Sesame Seeds, sprinkle on top

Directions: Prepping Squid

1. Clean squid removing and discarding ink sac, pull off flaps from squid body and reserve to cut and add in rest of cut squid.

2. Cut squid bodies crosswise into 3/4 inch thick rings, take flaps and cut in half lengthwise. If tentacles are large cut in 1/2 lengthwise.

3. Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil.

4. Stir in squid and cook until squid turns opaque, about 1 minute.

5. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.

6. Place in bowl add squid to marinade.

Directions: Marinade Dressing

1. In a mason jar mix salt, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, Hondashi, red pepper powder , chili flakes and sesame oil.

2. In large bowl add squid, marinade dressing, bell peppers, red onions ,flat leaf parsley, mix well. Let ingredients marinade minimum 20 minutes occasionally stirring.

3. Serve family style or plate individually. Topping with sesame seeds.

4. Serving size 4-6