Squid Sofrito
Sofrito is easy to make, but take the time to gently sauté the ingredients if you want to make a great one. This squid version is also great with shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, chopped fine
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 lbs squid, cleaned
- 1 pinch saffron
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp paprika or smoked paprika
- Pepper to taste
- Chile flakes to taste (opt.)
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine or sherry
- ¼ cup basil
Method
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1
Place onions and oil in a large pan and sofreir on low heat until onions are translucent, 15-20 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, rinse squid. Slice into rings and pat dry with a paper towel.
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3
Place saffron in a small glass and pour 3 Tbsp boiling water on it to infuse.
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4
When onions are just cooked, add garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and chile. Stir well.
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5
Grate tomatoes and pour pulp into the pan. Sofreir 15 more minutes.
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6
Pour in wine, saffron and water infusion. Bring to a boil and incorporate squid. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes or more, then garnish with a splash of olive oil and shredded basil leaves.
A variation of the Cod Sofrito from The Spice Trekkers Cook at Home
