Fresh calamari, cuttlefish and octopus, cleaned to order
Calamari and cuttlefish are sold together in the market because they are close in both cooking and price, and octopus sits in the same section. The first two cook in two minutes; octopus needs far longer. All of them are cleaned and cut to order before they reach you.
Calamari and cuttlefish prices today
Our delivery prices, updated every day. Cleaning and cutting at a flat per-kilo price.
| Item | Price per kg |
|---|---|
| Calamari | from670EGP kg |
| Cuttlefish (sobeit) | from670EGP kg |
| Octopus | 800EGP kg |
How to choose Calamari and cuttlefish
Calamari is best as crisp fried rings or quickly grilled over charcoal. Cuttlefish goes into black rice with its own ink or fries exactly like calamari. Octopus is simmered tender first, then grilled or put in a tagine. The one rule that matters with calamari and cuttlefish is time: two minutes and no more, or they turn rubbery.
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