Calamari Sandwich Recipe with Black Garlic Alioli

If you want to learn how to make the famous Madrid squid sandwich, stay and pay attention to the recipe shared by the Nutrition and cooking blog…, we assure you that your mouth will water.

The squid sandwich with sauce is one of the most typical dishes of Madrid in Spain. Anyone who visits this imposing city can’t miss going through the center and enjoying a good squid sandwich, and that’s why we want to share your recipe, in case you’re not in Madrid but you’re dying to try one of these sandwiches.

In addition, we will go a little further and we will give you the secret to prepare the black garlic alioli, the most traditional sauce that accompanies the well-known sandwich. Let’s go then with the recipe for squid sandwich with black garlic alioli and let yourself be surprised by the simplicity and exquisiteness of this wonderful dish.

Ingredients to make Calamari Sandwich with Black Garlic Alioli:

• 4 baguette bread or similar
• 150 grams of Squid
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 cup of wheat flour to coat
• Olive oil for frying
• Black garlic aioli
• 2 cloves of black garlic
• 40 grams of olive oil

How to make Calamari Sandwich with Black Garlic Alioli:

The first step to prepare the famous squid sandwich will be to gather all the ingredients. Remember that it will be much better if we use fresh calcareous, but we leave it to your choice.

For the black aioli, you can follow what the ingredients list says and do it the traditional way or you can do it the easy and quick way with a single clove of black garlic and about 40 grams of mayonnaise.

Taking everything into account, we start by cutting the squid into thin rings. If you buy them already in rings, they may be much thicker, so if you have time it is better to cut the squid yourself. Next, we batter the squid, passing them only through the flour. They are then fried in plenty of hot oil until golden brown and crispy. At that time we remove and place on a plate with absorbent paper to remove excess fat and oil. To make an authentic squid sandwich, it is best to open the bread that we have decided to use and lightly toast it so that it is very crispy.

Now, to make the black garlic alioli we have two options. If you prefer to follow the more traditional recipe, you will have to peel the garlic and crush it with a little salt, then add the oil in a thread, continuing to mash until you obtain a homogeneous and consistent sauce.  You can also use a hand mixer.

If you want to follow the simplest recipe, it will be enough to crush the clove of black garlic and mix in the mortar with the mayonnaise until it has a homogeneous color and texture. To assemble the squid sandwich with black garlic alioli, simply spread the sauce on both sides of the bread and place the squid rings on top. Cover and enjoy!