Calamares (Calamari with Lime) Recipe
 

Introduction
An appetizing dish emanated from Spain, Calamares is a common sight in Filipino bars and bistros to go with drinks.

Serving size: 6
Preparation time: 35 minutes + 30 minutes marinating

Ingredients
2 lb squid, cleaned, outer skin peeled off
4 kalamansi, juice extracted, fruits discarded
2 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Method of preparation
Discard heads, ink sacs and tentacles of squid.
Slice squid into 1/2-inch rings.
Marinate in kalamansi juice for about 30 minutes.

Dip squid rings in egg whites, dredge in flour.

Heat oil in a wok, fry squid rings by batches for about 1 minute until golden yellow.
(Overcooking will make squid tough.)
Remove squid rings from wok, drain on paper towels.
Season with salt and pepper.

Method of serving
Serve as appetizer with garlic mayonnaise dip.


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