Chicharrón de Calamar (Peruvian Fried Squid) | DelishGlobe

Chicharrón de Calamar (Peruvian Fried Squid) | DelishGlobe

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Chicharrón de Calamar is one of those dishes that feels effortless yet delivers instant satisfaction. Popular along Peru’s Pacific coast, it offers golden

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Ingredients

  • 600 g fresh squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 50 g maize flour (or semolina for crunch)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa criolla (thinly sliced red onion, chilli, coriander, lime juice)
  • Aji amarillo or rocoto sauce (optional)

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