Italian Squid Recipe
October 24, 2014
October 24, 2014
What do you dream about? Since we returned from Italy a little over a year ago it has remained firmly in my sub conscience and dreams as the thing that I most yearn to do again. A return trip is not imminent as I was fortunate enough to win the trip. It was a trip of a lifetime, that is the only way I can express how wonderful it was. Upon arrival in Rome, and then progressively, until the end of our trip I became completely and utterly besotted with Italian cuisine, the people, the landscape, the architecture, the clothing, the shopping, the language and the lifestyle – everything Italy! Since our return I have come up with all sorts of schemes to get us back there, including:
Realistically I think that we just need to keep on putting away our hard earned savings and work towards our dream to return some day. Reality really does suck sometimes!!
In the meantime, food is a great way to relive memories and wonderful experiences – so please indulge me. This is one of the recipes that I learnt to cook at La Cucina del Gusto on the Amalfi Coast, Italy last year. It is a simple recipe with classic Italian flavors. Simple but fabulous.
I make this recipe about once a month. It is outlined below pretty much as it was taught to us by Chef Carmen.
The main tip that Chef Carmen taught us about this dish – besides the practical skills to clean a squid – was to use a very wide based pan (as wide as possible to prevent the squid from stewing and becoming tough). The heat should medium/high. The cooking time is a little longer than I would have anticipated but it works.
Quick, simple fresh flavors of Italy made in a jiffy at the end of a busy day. Can you think of anything better? Beside being back there eating it and learning some more recipes from the wonderful Chef Carmen…..I think not.
Do you dream to return or to travel to an international location? Where is it and why?
when i am mortgage free i am returning to europe, for the museums and the food. italy, paris, spain and london are on my list.
Sounds like a great plan e It is nice to have such a list 🙂