This hearty stew is ideal on a cold evening. The potatoes disintegrate to thicken and enrich the sauce, making a warming, comforting main course.
Serves 6
- 800 gr squid
- 45 ml olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 fresh jalapeno chillies, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 500 gr small new potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 400 ml dry white wine
- 400 ml fish stock
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 30 ml chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- Salt
- Corn bread, to serve "click here for a recipe"
- Clean the squid under cold water.
- Pull the tentacles away from the body, the squid's entrails will come out easily.
- Remove the cartilage from inside the body cavity and discard it, wash the body thoroughly.
- Pull away the membrane that covers the body.
- Cut between the tentacles and head, discarding the head and entrails.
- Leave the tentacles whole but discard the hard beak in the middle.
- Cut the body into thin rounds.
- Heat the oil, add the garlic, chillies and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes, then add the wine and stock.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the squid, tomatoes and parsley.
- Cover and leave to stand until the squid is cooked.
- Serve immediately with the corn bread.