Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

2 unit

green bell peppers

chopped

2 cloves

garlic

minced

1 unit

tomatoes

seeded and chopped

1 unit

bay leaf

0.5 cup

dry white wine

1 lb

potato

peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

1.5 cups

fish stock

1 pinch

saffron thread

crushed

1 lb

baby calamari

cut into 1 inch rings

1 unit

buttered noodles

Step 1
~5 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add chopped onion, green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet.

Step 3
~5 min

Sauté the vegetables for about 10 minutes until softened.

Step 4
~5 min

Add seeded and chopped tomatoes and bay leaf to the skillet.

Step 5
~5 min

Sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour in dry white wine and boil until reduced by half, approximately 4-5 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

Add peeled and cubed potatoes, fish stock, and crushed saffron to the skillet.

Step 8
~5 min

Cook until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Add baby calamari (cut into 1-inch rings) to the skillet.

Step 10
~5 min

Simmer until the squid is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Season the stew to taste.

Step 12
~5 min

Serve the stew hot over buttered noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.

Adjust the amount of saffron to your taste. A little goes a long way.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The stew can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over buttered noodles or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with a light vinaigrette.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Common in coastal regions where seafood is abundant.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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