Calamares Recipe

Calamares is the Pinoy version of the breaded fried squid dish, Calamari. There are different styles making this dish; the most usual does not involve breadcrumbs. This is the best way!

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb medium to large sized squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 piece raw egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooking oil

 

Cooking Procedure

1. Combine squid, salt, and ground black pepper then mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Heat a cooking pot the pour-in cooking oil.
3. Dredge the squid in flour then dip in beaten egg and roll over breadcrumbs.
4. When the oil is hot enough, deep-fry the squid until the color of the coating turns brown. Note: This should only take about 2 to 3 minutes in medium heat. Do not overcook the squid.
5. Remove the fried squid from the cooking pot and transfer in a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Serve with sinamak or Asian dipping sauce.