Calamari Frites

Deep-fried squid rings served with a vibrant palm heart and papaya dressing, finished with a fresh squeeze of lime.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 760.1 kcals 3040.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.6 grams 298.4 grams
Fat 39 grams 155.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Sugar
level teaspoon
Dairy
6
unit
Egg
separated
150
ml
Fruits
1
unit
Lime
to serve
3
unit
Papaya
peeled, seeded, and cubed
1
unit
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain White Flour
divided use
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Parsley
sprigs, deep-fried for garnish
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
100
ml
Other
150
ml
Ice Cubes
one wine glassful
Seafood
450
g
Squid
tubes cleaned and sliced into rings
Vegetables
400
g
Palm Hearts
canned, thinly sliced
1
unit
Red Chilli
de-seeded and finely chopped

Steps

  • Peel the papayas, remove the seeds, and cube the flesh.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and gently warm the papaya for 30 seconds.
  • Mix sliced palm hearts, garlic, chilli, sugar, lemon juice, and salt into the papaya.
  • Whisk egg yolks while sifting in 100g of flour to create a paste.
  • Whisk in milk, ice cubes, and half of the remaining flour.
  • Whisk egg whites to a stiff foam and fold gently into the batter mix.
  • Clean the squid, slice into rings, and dust with remaining flour and salt.
  • Heat oil to shimmering, coat squid in batter, and fry in small batches for 5 minutes.
  • Drain cooked rings on kitchen paper and repeat for all squid.
  • Serve the calamari topped with the dressing and fresh lime.