Squid

Calomar con Chile Verde

Deep Fried Squid

Squid Balls

Squid w/Asparagus

Squid w/Green Beans

Stuffed Squid
Stuffed Squid ~  A wonderful Italian squid dish, stuffed with the flavors of Italy.

32 squid, cleaned ( less if using a larger squid)
¾ cup olive oil ~ this is not used all at once
1 large onion, chopped
1½ cups water
Group 1
1 cup long grain rice
½ cup chopped parsley
1 tsp mint
1 tsp basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (use garlic press)
½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup dried black currants (see note)
½ cup dry white wine ( do not mix with ½ cup wine below)
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salt and pepper to taste
½ cup dry white wine
water
juice of 2 lemons

1. Clean and remove tentacles.  Rinse tentacles in cold water.  Drain and mince
finely.

2.  Using a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoon oil, add onion and minced
tentacles; cook over low heat until tentacles change color (pink).  Add water.  
Heat to boiling; reduce heat add Group 1.

3. Simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes),   Season with salt and
pepper.  Set aside to cool.

4.  Using a teaspoon, stuff each squid loosely with the rice mixture.  Arrange
squid in rows in a large baking dish.  Combine the remaining ½ cup wine and
olive oil with enough water to reach halfway up the squid.  Season with
additional salt and pepper.  Cover.

5.  Bake at 325 F about 40 minutes, or until squid is tender.  Drizzle with lemon
juice just before serving.

Note: A deeply aromatic, distinctively flavored fruit, black currants are not meant
to be eaten fresh.