Filipino Style Calamares (Fried Squid) Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 kilo fresh squid
• 1 cup of flour
• 2 scrambled eggs
• 2 or 3 Tbsp. water
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped clove garlic
• salt & pepper
• cooking oil
• monosodium glutamate (vetsin) / any brandseasonings will do

For sour cream dipping:

• half a cup of sour cream
• half a cup of mayonnaise
• 4 – 5 cloves garlic, chopped into finest
• 1 tbsp salt and sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Clean the squid and cut it into rings. Marinate with salt & pepper and set aside first.
2. Put scrambled eggs in a bowl. Add flour and the 3 tbsp. of water. Mix them well until a smooth batter comes out. Then, it’s time to add the onion and garlic.
3. Dip squid rings into the batter and deep fry for about 3-4 minutes or until the color will change into golden brown. Drain the squid rings from oil using a strainer. Serve it with your sour cream dip.

Source: The Philippine Island

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