Calamares

 

    Calamares is a well-known street food and snack in the Philippines, celebrated for its crunchiness and flavor. It consists of squid that is coated in batter and then deep-fried until it turns golden and crispy.

Ingredients:

1. 500 grams squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
2. 1 cup all-purpose flour
3. 1 cup cornstarch
4. 2 large eggs, beaten
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 1 teaspoon black pepper
7. 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
8. Canola Oil for frying
9. Lemon wedges (for serving)
10. Dipping sauce (mayonnaise with garlic or tartar sauce)

Procedure:

1. Clean the squid thoroughly and slice it into rings. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
4. Dip each squid ring into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.
5. Roll the egg-coated squid ring in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
7. Fry the breaded squid rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
8. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve the calamares hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐- It is also one of the popular snacks in the streets. Often sold with other snacks like fried isaw, it is best served with vinegar as a dip. The squid tastes great because of its certain softness that is easily to chew.