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Calamares Recipe

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Calamares is the Filipino version of the Mediterranean breaded fried squid dish, Calamari. There are different methods on how to make this dish; the most usual does not involve breadcrumbs. However, I chose to add breadcrumbs for this recipe for visual appeal and a crunchier texture.

So, what is the difference between Calamares and Calamari besides the spelling? 🙂 Well, there is no big difference at all. The only difference that I noticed is the dipping sauce. Calamari is often dipped in marina or other tomato based sauce while Filipino Calamares is dipped in spiced vinegar or toyo mansi.

I enjoy this dish when spiced vinegar is around. This makes a real good “pulutan” (beer food) too. Do you also like to pair Calamares with beer?If in case you are having a hard time looking for fresh squids, you may always purchase the packaged squid rings for calamari. These are located on the frozen food section of most supermarkets or grocery stores.

squid calamari calamares recipe

Try this Calamares recipe and let me know what you think. Cheers!

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Calamares Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 3
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb medium to large sized squid cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 piece raw egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine squid, salt, and ground black pepper then mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a cooking pot the pour-in cooking oil.
  • Dredge the squid in flour then dip in beaten egg and roll over breadcrumbs.
  • When the oil is hot enough, deep-fry the squid until the color of the coating turns brown. Note: This should only take about 2 to 3 minutes in medium heat. Do not overcook the squid.
  • Remove the fried squid from the cooking pot and transfer in a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Serve with sinamak or Asian dipping sauce.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 3g

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Comments

  1. Jen says

    April 26, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Thank you , your recipes are all good.

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      April 26, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      You are welcome, Jen. Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  2. Kim Alexis says

    April 9, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Thank you so much Panlasang Pinoy, you are a life saver. I’m not a cook but because of your recipes my family loved my cooking. More power. God bless…

    Reply
  3. ryan says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I used patis as an alternative to salt because seafood tend to shrink when in contact with salt. Still pretty good!

    Reply
  4. violetadalisay says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I want to learn more of Pinoy foods I am an avid fan of Panlasang Pinoy

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      February 14, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Sure violet, what recipes or cooking methods do you want to learn?

      Reply
  5. marie belle says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    hello! im very thankful in this website it will help me a lot to learn how to cook specially my favorite food…more power and god bless po..

    Reply
  6. jade bienvenu says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:28 am

    hi kuya tried this and its soooo yummy.. my fam loves it .. fabulous! hehehe hey do u have a recipe for shrimp tempura? pls pls pls…

    Reply
  7. Jane Amora says

    August 23, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Hi Panlasang Pinoy! I featured this recipe in my food blog. Check it out if you have time. God bless!

    Reply
  8. anna says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    how many persons can 1/2 pound feed??

    Reply

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