Post by Admin on Mar 24, 2016 22:55:56 GMT
Fried Calamari Recipe (Calamares)
With squid as the main ingredient, this Fried Calamari recipe is prepared by dipping the squid rings in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and then deep fried for a couple of minutes. Overcooking it will make them tough. There are different dipping sauces that go with this dish, like marinara, mayonnaise, catsup, tartar sauce or tomato-based sauces. In the Philippines, it is commonly served with spicy vinegar or calamansi (local lemon) and soy sauce mixture.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients:
1 kilo squid, cleaned and cut into rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooking oil for frying
Cooking Directions:
1. Put the squid in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and then mix thoroughly. Allow it to stand for about 15 minutes.
2. Place the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate containers.
3. First, cover the squid in flour, and then soak in the beaten eggs. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumbs.
4. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or pan. Fry the squid rings a few pieces at a time until they turn brown. Deep fry for about 2 minutes and avoid overcooking.
5. Transfer the squid to a serving platter lined with paper towel to drain the excess oil.
6. Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
7. Enjoy!
With squid as the main ingredient, this Fried Calamari recipe is prepared by dipping the squid rings in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and then deep fried for a couple of minutes. Overcooking it will make them tough. There are different dipping sauces that go with this dish, like marinara, mayonnaise, catsup, tartar sauce or tomato-based sauces. In the Philippines, it is commonly served with spicy vinegar or calamansi (local lemon) and soy sauce mixture.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients:
1 kilo squid, cleaned and cut into rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooking oil for frying
Cooking Directions:
1. Put the squid in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and then mix thoroughly. Allow it to stand for about 15 minutes.
2. Place the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate containers.
3. First, cover the squid in flour, and then soak in the beaten eggs. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumbs.
4. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or pan. Fry the squid rings a few pieces at a time until they turn brown. Deep fry for about 2 minutes and avoid overcooking.
5. Transfer the squid to a serving platter lined with paper towel to drain the excess oil.
6. Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
7. Enjoy!