Thai Chili Lime Calamari Jerky: Bold, Fiery & Tangy

Our Thai Chili Lime flavor is the crowd favorite, it's like a bowl of spicy and sour Thai Tom Yam soup, but in jerky form, and with zero sugar and 31g protein.

We went with the authentic herb combo that drive much of Thai cuisine:

• Organic galangal (ginger's goth older sister)
• Organic lemongrass (the smell of a health spa in a jungle)
• Organic makrut lime leaf (that savory and intoxicating je-ne-sais-quoi)
• Organic lime juice (for a little bit of sour)
• Birds-eye chili (for that slow-burn chili kick)

 

At a glance:

- Flavor: Tangy, aromatic, herbal and adult-level spicy
- Protein: 31g per pouch
- Sugar: Zero
- Made from: 100% wild-caught Calamari from US waters
- Net weight: 2 oz / 56g

What Is Calamari Jerky?

We developed our recipe to work with the California Market Squid, which is a wild-caught small fish found right off the coast of California. We marinade and then gently dehydrate whole pieces of the fish until it hits a texture like a conventional meat jerky.

It's shelf-stable so you can throw it in your backpack for a satisfying snack whenever you need it!

Calamari jerky vs. beef jerky:

- Calamari: 31g Protein / Beef: 24g protein
- Calamari: Omega3 fats / Beef: Saturated fats
- Calamari: Savory, briny, mineraly / Beef: Meaty, beefy
- Calamari: Wild-caught from the ocean / Beef: Grain-fed, using fertilizers and pesticides

How to Eat It

Our jerky pairs delightfully with many beverages and settings:

• Dry Riesling + Snow-capped mountain
• Calamari-jerky-don (over rice)
• Seacuterie board with nuts and dried frut
• ... on a trail near a jungle waterfall

The Hermit Story

We started The Hermit because we were unsatisfied with portable protein options, which either are hyper-processed (like protein bars and protein powders) or use industrially-raised and environmentally-destructive land meats like Beef. 

While traveling around Asia we kept encountering squid in diverse forms, and after learning about what a clean and sustainable protein it was, and about the California Market Squid, we knew we wanted to make a clean-ingredient jerky using this amazing and underutilized protein source.

More flavors to try:

- Ginger Scallion -- Earthy, herbal, deep and rich
- Italian Herb -- Mellow, savory, lemony

Frequently Asked Questions

Is calamari jerky healthy?

With 31g of protein, 0g sugar, plus all the benefits of seafood (Omega3 fatty acids, collagen, and trace minerals like iodine and selenium), we think it's one of the healthiest proteins you can find.

How much protein is in a pouch?

Each bag has 31g of protein, the most you'll find in pretty much any serving of jerky.

How spicy is it?

Moderately spicy -- if you don't tolerate spice then this flavor is not for you -- try the ginger scallion for a similarly robust flavor but without the chili kick.

Is it gluten-free / keto / sugar-free?

Yes, and it's Whole30 Approved, so you can snack guilt-free!

Where can I buy it?

Find it right here on thehermit.com