8
FOOD
Calamari with
nduja and ricotta
Grilled calamari is a firm favourite with locals. In
this recipe Michael Diacono pairs simply grilled
calamari with an unlikely side of ricotta with a spicy
nduja (Calabrian sausage).
• ¼ lemon
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ hot chilli
• Salt and pepper
• Handful parsley, finely
chopped
• Olive oil
• 150g nduja
Ricotta mix
• 1 tub ricotta
• 2 tbsp pecorino
• Handful mint
• ½ tsp lemon zest olive oil
INGREDIENTS METHOD
1. Chop the calamari. Remove the tentacles and
cut the tubes into two flat pieces
2. Score the underside of the calamari.
3. Marinate the calamari in lemon, garlic, chilli,
parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Mix the ricotta with the pecorino, mint,
lemon zest and olive oil and season with salt
and pepper.
5. In a small saucepan melt the nduja until it
turns liquidy.
6. Heat a griddle pan on high heat.
7. Grill the calamari for a few mins until cooked
through on both sides.
8. Serve the calamari with blobs of fresh ricotta
mix, the nduja dressing and lemon wedges.
maltatoday | SUNDAY • 19 FEBRUARY 2023
