Calamares Jarochos Food

CALAMARES (DEEP FRIED SQUID RINGS)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine together eggs, fish sauce and squid, let it marinate for at least an hour.
• In a separate bowl with cover combine flour, cornstarch, cayenne and freshly ground pepper
• Place the coated squid one by one on the bowl with the flour mixture, cover and shake until coated evenly
• In a pot heat oil in a high temperature and deep fry the squid, fry only for a maximum of 2 minutes otherwise it will have a rubbery texture.

CALAMARES JAROCHOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and cayenne; set aside. In a second medium bowl, whisk together eggs and beer. Gradually whisk into dry ingredients to create a batter; transfer to refrigerator to rest for 1 hour.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a large stockpot to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Place one-third of the squid in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with flour, tossing to coat. Add 1/2 cup of batter, and stir to evenly coat. Working quickly, transfer coated rings, one at a time, to hot oil. Fry until cooked through and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain. Repeat with remaining squid rings and batter. Serve immediately with lime wedges and salsa.

CALAMARES A LA ROMANA

Steps:

• Wherever and however you buy the squid, they need to be cleaned before cooking. The spines, ink sacks, and heads should be discarded. If you are cleaning the squid yourself, don't throw away the tentacles because those are good to eat, too.
• Once the squid are cleaned, dry them thoroughly. Cut the squid bodies into rings.
• Pour 1/2 inch of olive oil into a large open frying pan and put on high heat for frying, but be careful that the oil does not smoke.
• Put the flour and a bit of salt into a large plastic bag. Place a few pieces of squid into the bag and shake to cover with flour. Remove the rings one at a time with your hands and carefully place in the hot oil.
• Continue to cover pieces in flour and add to the frying pan. Do not crowd the pan, leaving enough room in the pan to turn over squid rings if necessary.
• Fry until the rings turn golden. When done, remove the squid rings from pan and allow to drain on a paper towel. Serve hot with lemon.