calamares
Battered squid rings
Calamares is the Spanish word for squid, used in English primarily on menus and in culinary contexts.
It typically refers to fried squid rings, often served as an appetizer: We ordered calamares to start.
The dish appears on Mediterranean, Spanish, and Filipino menus.
The singular calamari is more common in American English.
Uncooked cake mixture
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- deep-fryCook in hot oil
oil · sizzling · panko · tempura · breadcrumbs · flour · fritter · skillet
Spanish appetizer assortment
- SpainIberian Peninsula country
- IberianOf Spain and Portugal
- MadridSpain's governmental seat
- BarcelonaCatalan capital city
paella · Mediterranean · Valencia · Seville · Andalusia · Catalonia · romesco · gambas
Circular bands worn
- tentaclesFlexible grasping appendages
- tubesHollow cylindrical containers
- cephalopodTentacled marine mollusk class
- molluskSoft-bodied invertebrate, often shelled
ink · mantle · body · fresh · frozen · cleaned · preparation · slicing
Spanish appetizer assortment
- startersThings that initiate
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
canapés · nibbles · sampler · tasting · small plate · bar snack · aperitivo · entremets
Acidic yellow citrus
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- marinaraSeasoned tomato sauce
- wedgesTapered pieces for leverage
- dipping sauceLiquid condiment for dunking
parsley · garnish · platter · basket · portion · side · tartar sauce · salsa verde
batter
Uncooked cake mixture
deep-fry · oil · sizzling · panko · tempura · breadcrumbs · flour · fritter · skillet · fryer
tapas
Spanish appetizer assortment
Barcelona · paella · Mediterranean · Valencia · Seville · Andalusia · Catalonia · romesco · gambas · pimientos
rings
Circular bands worn
- tentaclesFlexible grasping appendages
- tubesHollow cylindrical containers
- cephalopodTentacled marine mollusk class
mollusk · ink · mantle · body · fresh · frozen · cleaned · preparation · slicing · tenderizing
tapas
Spanish appetizer assortment
- startersThings that initiate
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
finger food · canapés · nibbles · sampler · tasting · small plate · bar snack · aperitivo · entremets · amuse-bouche
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
dipping sauce · parsley · garnish · platter · basket · portion · side · tartar sauce · salsa verde · paprika
- calamari ringBattered cephalopod cross-section
- fried calamariBreaded, cooked squid pieces