Brazilian recipe
Crispy Breaded Fried Squid (Lula à milanesa)
A traditional recipe for crispy breaded squid, golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect as a snack or a savory side dish.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned squid, cut into rings
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
3 beaten eggs
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped green onions to taste for garnish
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Oregano to taste
3 beaten eggs
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped green onions to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen squid at local fishmongers or supermarket seafood counters. Use standard pantry staples like wheat flour and breadcrumbs available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the cleaned squid rings with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Dip the squid rings into the beaten eggs in a bowl.
- In a separate container, mix the wheat flour with the breadcrumbs.
- Coat the egg-dipped squid rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan.
- Fry the breaded squid rings in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried squid rings and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the breaded squid rings sprinkled with chopped green onions.
Observations
Breaded fried squid is a classic and highly appreciated appetizer in Brazilian cuisine, renowned for its simplicity and bold flavor. Prepared with fresh squid rings that are breaded and deep-fried, this recipe creates an irresistible crunch that appeals to everyone, making it a perfect starter for any occasion.
Its preparation is relatively quick, making it a versatile option for a fast snack, an elegant appetizer, or even a light main dish. The contrast between the tender squid and the 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 appetizer, or even a light main dish. The contrast between the tender squid and the golden, crispy coating makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
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