Brazilian recipe
Crispy Breaded Squid Rings (Lula à milanesa)
A traditional recipe for breaded squid, featuring a crispy golden crust and tender center. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a flavorful 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 eggs, beaten
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 eggs, beaten
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped green onions to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
Fresh squid can be found at local fish markets or seafood counters in supermarkets. For substitutes, frozen squid rings are a common alternative if fresh ones are unavailable. All other pantry staples are readily available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the cleaned squid rings with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- In a bowl, dip the squid rings into the beaten eggs.
- In another 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 squid, or lula à milanesa, is a classic appetizer highly cherished in Brazilian cuisine, renowned for its simplicity and bold flavor. Prepared with fresh squid that is coated and deep-fried, this dish offers an irresistible crunch that appeals to everyone, making it the perfect way to stimulate the 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 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 starter, or even a light main course. The contrast between the tender squid and the golden, crispy coating makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
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