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Calamares

Calamares

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 3 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb medium to large sized squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
  • 3.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 piece raw egg (beaten)
  • 3.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  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.

  7. Share and enjoy!