Calamari, simply speaking, is just a fancier name for Fried Squid Rings. Known as Calamares in the Philippines, this has been a familiar sight in restaurants as an appetizer and also as known street food.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Calamares, Deep-Fried, seafood, Squid
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 5people
Calories 423kcal
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $5
Ingredients
500gramsFrozen Calamari/Squid Rings or Fresh Calamari
¾cupflour
1/2cupcornstarch
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
2mediumeggsbeaten
2tbsp fish sauce
1/4 tspcayenne pepper or paprika
vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Defrost the bag of frozen squid/calamari rings in cold water. Or prep your fresh squid by washing it.
Before the squid is completely defrosted, remove it from water and strain well in a colander.
Grab a bowl and combine your eggs (beaten), fish sauce, and calamari, and let it marinate for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Grab another bowl and combine the flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, and paprika or cayenne pepper.
Take each coated squid ring and place it into the flour bowl and coat it thoroughly.
In a large frying pan, heat up your oil and place your squid rings in there. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly brown.
Notes
Make sure you don't overcook the calamari or it will be too rubbery. For the best texture, cook for exactly 2 minutes per piece. If you want a fluffier batter, you can add a tablespoon of milk into your egg mixture.