donderdag 13 december 2012

Fried Calamari (Frittura di Calamari)

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It seems that fried foods have a special place in most of the world’s culinary traditions and Italy is no exception. Travel to any southern or northern province in Italy and you’re bound to find an abundance of frittura or fried delicacies from expertly fried fish (such as the ubiquitous Fried Calamari or Frittura di Calamari) to arancini, Mozzarella in Carrozza, and croquette. Fried calamari (made from both the body and tentacles of squid) is superb when done well and worthy only of the trash receptacle when cooked poorly.



Our fried calamari recipe features fresh squid, salt, freshly cracked pepper, dried oregano, and flour (no breadcrumbs). Most of the work involved in making fresh calamari is centered on cleaning the squid and thereafter frying in small batches. Here’s our easy recipe:

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