How to Cook Deep Fried Squid Rings (Fried Calamares)
I think this is the best fried squid recipe I found. Try this one and you will surely love the calamares fritos.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
How to Cook Fried Calamares:
- 1/2 kilo fresh squid pusit, washed and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons calamansi or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon refined salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 raw egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- Cooking oil for deep frying
Instructions
How to cook calamares:
- Slice squid into 1/2 inch rings. Marinate for 1/2 hour in 1 tablespoon of the calamansi juice and sea salt.
- Drain In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt and baking soda.
- In another bowl, blend water, the remaining calamansi juice, egg and oil.
- Dip squid rings into flour mixture, then into egg mixture, and deep fry until golden brown.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or vinegar with garlic.