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Otranto Calamari Fritti
Otranto (Puglia) — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional Puglian dish, crispy and delicious, prepared with the Otranto method.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 400 g of squid
- 2 eggs
- 100 g of flour
- 1 l of olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder (optional)
Method
- Clean the squid and cut them into rings about 5 cm in diameter.
- In a bowl, mix the eggs with the flour and salt to form a homogeneous batter.
- Dip the squid rings in the batter and fry in plenty of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the squid until they are golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the squid with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with a sprinkle of chili and vinegar, if desired.
The story
Otranto's calamari fritti are famous for their crispiness and flavor, resulting from the traditional sewing method used in this city.
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