Brazilian recipe
Crispy Breaded Squid (Lula à milanesa)
A classic breaded squid recipe with a crisp coating and tender centre. Perfect as a quick, tasty snack or an easy starter.
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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 spring onions to sprinkle to taste
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 spring onions to sprinkle to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for cleaned squid at the seafood counter or fish market; the rest are pantry staples found in the spices, baking, and cooking oil aisles. If needed, substitute plain breadcrumbs for farinha de rosca, but keep the original ingredient if available.
Preparation method
- Season the cleaned squid rings with salt, black pepper and oregano
- In a bowl, dip the squid rings in the beaten eggs
- In another bowl, mix the wheat flour with the breadcrumbs
- Coat the egg-covered squid rings in the flour mixture, making sure 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 and crisp
- Remove the fried squid rings and place them on paper towels to drain off the excess oil
- Serve the breaded squid rings sprinkled with chopped spring onions
Observations
Lula à milanesa is a classic snack much loved in Brazilian cooking, known for its simplicity and bold flavour. Made with fresh squid rings that are breaded and fried, this recipe delivers an irresistible crunch that appeals to everyone and is perfect for waking up the appetite on any occasion.
Its preparation is fairly quick, making it a versatile choice for a fast snack, an elegant starter, or even a light main dish. The combination of tender squid with a golden, crisp coating makes this recipe a guaranteed favourite.
Its preparation is fairly quick, making it a versatile choice for a fast snack, an elegant starter, or even a light main dish. The combination of tender squid with a golden, crisp coating makes this recipe a guaranteed favourite.
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