Filipino Style Fried Calamares

• lbs medium sized squid↗2 1⁄4 lb
• pieces eggs↗2 piece
• cup plain flour (all-purpose)↗1 cup
• cup oil1 cup
• ml fresh lime juice (calamansi juice)↗30 ml
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• mayonnaise, for dip↗

  for dip

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Clean the Squid, remove the head, ink sacs and tentacles discarded, outer purple skin peeled off and do not cut squid open.

2. 2

   Slice squid into ½ inch rings. Marinate in lime juice for about 25 minutes.

3. 3

   beat eggs.

4. 4

   Dip squid rings in eggs, then dredge in flour.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a wok and fry squid rings in hot oil a few pieces at a time until they turn golden yellow, about 1 minute. Do not overcook as this will make the squid tough.

6. 6

   Remove squid rings from the wok and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Serve with Mayonnaise as an appetizer.