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Filipino Calamares Recipe ( Fried Squid Rings)
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Filipino Calamares Recipe ( Fried Squid Rings)

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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 423kcal
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Frozen Calamari/Squid Rings or Fresh Calamari
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 medium eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal