Calamares

Fresh squid rings coated in seasoned flour and deep-fried until crisp and golden. Served immediately with spiced vinegar or calamansi dip.

Estimated cost: ₱120–₱140

Prep 15 min · Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 502 kcal · 33 g protein · 25 g carbs · 30 g fat

Ingredients

• 200g, cleaned and sliced into rings Squid (pusit)
• 30g All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil absorbed from deep-frying
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp, for dipping Calamansi juice

Steps

1. Clean squid, remove the quill, rinse well, and slice into 8–10mm rings.
2. Pat squid completely dry with paper towels to reduce splatter and improve crisping.
3. Mix flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
4. Toss squid rings in the seasoned flour and shake off excess coating.
5. Heat deep-frying oil to 180–190°C.
6. Fry squid in small batches for only 1.5–2 minutes until light golden.
7. Drain on a wire rack and season immediately with a pinch of salt. Serve hot.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).