Lemon and Mustard Calamari

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

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in pan and cook white onion and garlic, stirring until onion is soft.

2. 2

   Add spring onion, cook stirring until just soft.

3. 3

   Combine rice, onion mixture, cheese, rind, egg and mustard in a large bowl.

4. 4

   (Can be made ahead to this stage. Cover refrigerate overnight.) Spoon mixture into calamari hoods, securing end with toothpicks.

5. 5

   Cook calamari on oiled barbecue, uncovered until browned all over and tender.

6. 6

   Serve drizzled with Lemon and Mustard Dressing.

7. 7

   Lemon and Mustard Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well.