Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped finely
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 spring onions, chopped
  • 4 cups of cooked calrose rice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1 egg, beaten lightly
  • 1 tablespoon mild English mustard
  • 6 medium calamari, hoods (960g)
  • Lemon and Mustard Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons mild English mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Heat oil in pan and cook white onion and garlic, stirring until onion is soft.
  • Add spring onion, cook stirring until just soft.
  • Combine rice, onion mixture, cheese, rind, egg and mustard in a large bowl.
  • (Can be made ahead to this stage. Cover refrigerate overnight.) Spoon mixture into calamari hoods, securing end with toothpicks.
  • Cook calamari on oiled barbecue, uncovered until browned all over and tender.
  • Serve drizzled with Lemon and Mustard Dressing.
  • Lemon and Mustard Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well.