Brazilian recipe
Crispy Homemade Fried Calamari Rings
A classic recipe for crispy fried calamari rings, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal for appetizers or a quick, delicious side dish.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned calamari, cut into rings
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
3 beaten eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped green onions to garnish
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
3 beaten eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped green onions to garnish
Where to find ingredients
Calamari can be found in the seafood section of most large supermarkets or at fish markets. Look for fresh or frozen calamari tubes and tentacles. For the best results, use calamari cleaned and cut into rings, or purchase whole calamari and prepare them yourself. Flour, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, vegetable oil, and green onions are standard pantry items available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the cleaned calamari rings with salt, black pepper, and oregano
- In one bowl, dip the calamari rings in the beaten eggs
- In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with the breadcrumbs
- Coat the calamari rings, already dipped in egg, in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well covered
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan
- Fry the breaded calamari rings in hot oil until golden and crispy
- Remove the fried calamari rings and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil
- Serve the fried calamari rings sprinkled with chopped green onions
Observations
Fried calamari rings are a classic and highly appreciated appetizer in Brazilian cuisine, known for their simplicity and distinct flavor. Prepared with fresh calamari, breaded and fried, this recipe offers an irresistible crunch that pleases everyone, making it perfect to whet your appetite on any occasion.
Its preparation is relatively quick, making it a versatile option for a fast snack, an elegant starter, or even a light main course. The combination of tender calamari with a golden, crispy coating makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
Its preparation is relatively quick, making it a versatile option for a fast snack, an elegant starter, or even a light main course. The combination of tender calamari with a golden, crispy coating makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
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