Chipirones en Su Tinta
Chipirones en su Tinta is a traditional Spanish dish of baby squid cooked in their own ink. This dish is a delicacy from the Basque region of Spain.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- White wine - 200 ml
- Tomato - 1, finely chopped
- Green pepper - 1, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Squid ink - 4 sachets
- Baby squid - 1 kg
Let's Get Started
- Clean the baby squid, reserving the ink sacs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper and cook until softened.
- Add the baby squid to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they change color.
- Add the tomato and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the white wine and let it reduce by half.
- Add the squid ink, salt, and pepper and stir well.
- Cover the pan and simmer for about an hour, until the squid is tender.
- Serve the Chipirones en su Tinta with crusty bread or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g