Crispy Fried Calamar
Main Ingredients:
500 grams fresh squid (peeled, cleaned, and cut into rings)
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
Dry Flour Mixture:
150 grams all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
(optional) ½ tsp powdered broth
Wet Batter:
1 egg
3 tbsp ice water
Instructions:
Marinate the squid:
Coat the squid rings with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then drain well.
Prepare two bowls:
Bowl 1: Combine all the dry flour mixture ingredients.
Bowl 2: Whisk the egg with the ice water.
Coat the squid:
Dredge the squid in the dry flour mixture → dip into the egg wash → dredge again in the dry flour mixture, pressing down lightly to make sure the flour sticks and creates a "curly" texture.
Fry:
Heat plenty of oil in a pan. Fry the calamari over medium heat until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove and drain on paper towels.