Maltese Squid Stew T&T&T

Originally, I was planning on posting a recipe for chilli: it's tried, it's tested, it's true. However, I really wanted to come up with a dish that my mother would cook for the family while growing up. One that she learned from her mother.


Giz is like a virtual 'mum' to me and I feel psychgrad is so fortunate to have her mum posting recipes with her. I'M JEALOUS! I love the mother - daughter team. If you have yet, to visit Equal Opportunity Kitchen, NOW is the time to do so! They're witty and sweet and I *SMILE *a serious *LARGE SMILE* when reading their posts and comments. Take Giz's last comment on my F.O.F.--->"Ok - here's the cure - you must get on a plane immediately and cross the pond - I know a wonderful doctor who deals ONLY with FOF patients. He does this aversion therapy thing where you have to fry for 24 hours straight. He even provides polysporin for each time you burn yourself." and then there's the Meatloaf post.

Anyhow ladies, I'm not sure how you feel about Squid but this is truly a delicious dish for seafood lovers. It's the first time I made my own Squid Stew and it is now a personal favourite for us. The squid comes out extremely tender and it's Tried, Tested and True!



Squid Stew

12 squid (tubes and tentacles)cleaned and cut into pieces
2 chopped onions
a couple of crushed garlic cloves
handful of peas
T of capers
a glass or two of red wine (one for the stew, the other for you)
6 peeled and chopped tomatoes
tspn of dried marjoram (or fresh)(mum still calls it marijuana)
tspn of dried mint (or fresh)
handful of peas



Fry the onions and garlic until softened. Add the chopped tomatoes, wine, capers and squid. Add the dried herbs and simmer for approximately 40 minutes. Throw in your peas and continue to cook for a further 3-5 minutes. Serve with Crusty Bread or Spaghetti.

Pixie's Note: Potatoes and carrots can also be added to the start of the stew.