Rabas
Rabas, also known as Spanish fried calamari, is a popular dish in Spain. It features tender calamari rings coated in a crispy batter and served with a tangy aioli sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Aioli sauce - For serving
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Egg - 1, beaten
- Garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Calamari - 1 pound, cleaned and sliced into rings
Let's Get Started
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.
- Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the rabas hot with lemon wedges and aioli sauce for dipping.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 1g
