Calamares

Ingredients for Calamares

• 600 g cleaned squid, cut into rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Neutral oil, for deep-frying
• Calamansi wedges, to serve

How to cook Calamares

1. 1.Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels. Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
2. 2.Dip the squid in beaten egg, then coat lightly with the flour mixture. Shake off excess coating.
3. 3.Heat about 5 cm of oil to 175°C in a deep pan. Fry the squid in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden; avoid crowding the pan.
4. 4.Drain on a rack or paper towels. Serve at once with calamansi wedges and your favorite dip.