Filipino Calamares Recipe 

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

1. Defrost the bag of frozen squid/calamari rings in cold water. Or prep your fresh squid by washing it.
2. Before the squid is completely defrosted, remove it from water and strain well in a colander.
3. Grab a bowl and combine your eggs (beaten), fish sauce, and calamari, and let it marinate for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Grab another bowl and combine the flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, and paprika or cayenne pepper.
5. Take each coated squid ring and place it into the flour bowl and coat it thoroughly.
6. 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.