Kalamarakia Pilafi(Squid Baked With Rice)

* Exported from MasterCook *

KALAMARAKIA PILAFI (SQUID BAKED WITH RICE)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Greek Seafood
Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Medium squid
Salt
1/4 c Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves -- sliced
1/4 c Dry white wine
2 Tomatoes -- peeled & seeded
3 tb Butter
1 c Raw long-grain white rice
Chopped parsley
1 tb Chopped fresh rosemary
Freshly ground pepper

Wash and clean the squid, separating the outer sacs from the heads and
tentacles, removing and discarding the translucent cartilage, and small
sand bag and ink. Rub salt on the outer sacs and rinse them inside and out
with cold water. Rinse head and tentacles thoroughly as well. Slice squid
into uniform rings, between 1/2 and 1 inch wide. Heat the oil in a frying
pan and add the squid and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine
and sliced tomatoes, cover, and simmer until the squid is almost tender
(approximately 30 minutes). Transfer to a baking dish.
Meanwhile, heat the butter and saute the rice, without browning, until
transparent, stirring constantly. Add the rice to the squid and sprinkle
with 1/4 cup chopped parsley, the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add enough hot water to cook the rice, slightly more than 2 cups including
the tomato sauce. Cover and bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 30 to 40
minutes, or until the rice is tender. Sprinkle with additional chopped
parsley and serve hot.



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