Crunchy Calamares Recipe

You know the crunch of deep-fried seafood is unparalleled when it came from the skill of a master chef. Such is the case with this Crispy Calamares recipe from none other than Chef Boy Logro, using the powerful flavors of Maggi Magic Sarap. Not only that, this tasteful crispy food comes with a savory garlic dip and tomato sauce. This enamoring dish is sure to satisfy the taste buds and keep the stomach full with good flavors. To cook for yourself your very own crispy calamares, just follow the very easy-to-do recipe below. A platter of beautifully fried squid would be sure to be served on the table in no time.

Magic CRUNCHY CALAMARES Recipe BY CHEF BOY LOGRO

Magic CRUNCHY CALAMARES Recipe BY CHEF BOY LOGRO

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Ingredients

  

• One half kg squid cleaned and cut into rings
• 3 pieces calamansi juiced
• 1 8 g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
• One half cup all purpose flour
• oil for frying
• GARLIC DIP
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 8 g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
• One half tsp white pepper
• FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
• One fourth cup olive oil
• One fourth cup chopped onions
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes seeds removed
• 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley
• One third cup water
• 1 8 g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
• 2 tsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• Marinate squid rings in calamansi juice and MAGGI MAGIC SARAP for 5 minutes. Dredge in flour and deep fry in hot oil.
• FOR SAUCE:
• In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Saute onions, garlic and tomatoes until tomatoes are soft. Add parsley, water, MAGGI MAGIC SARAP and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Transfer into a blender and puree until smooth. Add olive oil and mix well.