Ray's Recipes

This is a most wonderful dish.

I first had this in Greek restaurants and have always loved it! The flavour is incredible. You have to make sure though that the Calamari is fresh, and that you cook it until the squid is tender.

I would serve this with just a simple Greek salad and some plain rice.

Ingredients

Method

Cut the calamari into rings
Fry the chopped onion and garlic until golden. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Fry for about 1 minute and stir into the onions. Pour in a large slug of wine and turn up the heat, let it reduce for about 3 mins. Put in the calamari, stir and add some salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 mins.
Next, add the tin of chopped tomatoes or passata. Cook for about 10 mins until reduced a bit. Next you can add the saffron and cinnamon powder. Add a little more of the wine.

Turn down to a simmer and cover. Add a little more wine and some salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the calamari is tender. It must be soft and tender, not chewy.