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Calamares en su Tinta

Squid in its own ink.

Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total1 h 5 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving386 kcal
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CubaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Squid with ink1 kg
  • Onion1
  • Green bell pepper1
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Bay leaf1
  • Olive oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Tomato sauce250 ml
  • White vinegar1 tbsp

Method

  1. SauceMake sofrito: cook onion, pepper and garlic in oil with cumin and oregano until soft. Add tomato sauce and a splash of vinegar (salsa criolla).
  2. SquidAdd squid and ink; simmer 30 minutes.
  3. ServeServe with white rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories386 kcal
Protein41.1 g
Carbohydrates20.3 g
Fat14.8 g
Fibre2.9 g
Sugar6.4 g
Sodium1254 mg
Saturated fat2.6 g
Serving sizeabout 410 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Calamares en su Tinta take to make?

About 1 h 5 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Calamares en su Tinta?

About 386 kcal per serving, with 41 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 410 g each.

Which allergens does Calamares en su Tinta contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Calamares en su Tinta from?

Calamares en su Tinta is a main course from Cuba. Squid in its own ink.

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