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· July 21, 2021

Fried Calamari (Sotong Goreng)

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Crispy Fried Calamari — the perfect appetizer or snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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fried calamari squid rings

Fried food are an indulgence that hits the spot every time, with fried calamari in particular being a definite crowd favorite! Fried calamari has origins from the coastlines of Italy, and is now a staple in most restaurants.

I’m indeed guilty for indulging myself with these. Case in point: I would order this dish as an appetizer most of the time whenever I go to restaurants.

Also, for some reason fried calamari always reminds me of being on vacation. Especially with the whole lemon wedge action we’ve got going. Is that just me?

Crispy Calamari

When you fry until they’re golden, you’ll get delectable calamari that are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. And for even more flavor, I love to incorporate curry powder in the batter.

In Malaysia, they’re also known as sotong goreng, and it’s actually a street snack! You can munch on it as is or eat it as a side dish with rice. It’s actually a pretty nostalgic dish for me, with so many great memories attached to it.

Ingredients

(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)

  • Squid

Wet Batter

  • Egg
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Curry powder (optional)

Dry Batter

  • Flour
  • Rice flour
  • Seasoned salt
  • Sugar

Optional

  • Curry/basil leaves (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedge

Instructions

  1. Clean and cut squid into thick rings.
  2. Add squids to a bowl with the ingredients for the wet batter. Mix well and put aside
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the dry batter.
  4. Dredge the squid in the dry batter and shake off excess. 
  5. Lightly fry curry/basil leaves in hot oil and remove.
  6. Fry the squid in the same oil by batches and remove when golden.
  7. Serve with lemon wedge and garnish with the fried curry/basil leaves. Enjoy!

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How to make fried calamari

fried calamari squid rings

Fried Calamari

The perfect appetizer or snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb squid

Wet Batter

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder (optional)

Dry Batter

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Optional

  • curry/basil leaves (for garnish)
  • lemon wedge

Instructions
 

  • Clean and cut squid into thick rings.
  • Add squids to a bowl with the ingredients for the wet batter. Mix well and put aside
  • In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the dry batter.
  • Dredge the squid in the dry batter and shake off excess. 
  • Lightly fry curry/basil leaves in hot oil and remove.
  • Fry the squid in the same oil by batches and remove when golden.
  • Serve with lemon wedge and garnish with the fried curry/basil leaves. Enjoy!
Keyword fried food, seafood, snack, squid
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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