2007-02-15 08:47:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Calamari is batter coated, deep fried squid. It is usually served with a marinara sauce, and/or a creamy ranch-like sauce.
Here is a definition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fried_calamari
And a Picture:
http://www.ming.com/simplyming/showrecipes2003/CALAMARI.jpg
2007-02-15 10:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is squid but it is most commonly known in the USA as calamari. A very popular appetizer on restaurant menus is fried calamari, which is cut up strips and pieces of it, breaded and deep fried and served with lemons, tartar sauce or sometimes marinara sauce. It is also part of the very popular Italian "Fritto Misto" which is usually served as an appetizer at Italian restaurants, basically it is very similar to Japanese Tempura. It is an assortment of vegetables (artichoke hearts, brocolli, calamari, shrimp, mushrooms, other assorted veggies and sometimes even clams or mussels) that are fried and again, served with lemon wedges and either aioli, tartar sauce, marinara sauce or lemon wedges.
2007-02-15 08:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Wine Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is the Italian word for squids.
2007-02-15 08:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is thinly sliced, floured and fried squid.
2007-02-15 08:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is a Tenticle.
2007-02-15 08:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Improv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squid
2007-02-16 07:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by Silver Fox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is sliced, deep fried squid. YUMMMMM
2007-02-15 08:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by GP 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Calamari is squid.
Tasty!
2007-02-15 08:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is squid, Usually served deep fried. with a dip. It looks like a plate of deep fried onions. but don't be fooled.just kidding apparently is is quite good and it is popular as appetizers in restaurants.
2007-02-15 08:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by sherrypie36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its squid. Batterered and fried. Usually served with lemon wedges and/or cocktail sauce. Its great but only when is very lightly breaded. Looks like onion rings.
2007-02-15 08:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Mike Oxbig 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋