Canarian Recipes: Potas en salsa
Squid in sauce is a traditional dish from Canary Island cuisine, particularly from Tenerife. It is a simple yet flavourful stew, perfect for serving with ‘papas arrugadas’ (wrinkled potatoes).
Ingredients
- 1 kg of cleaned squid (cut into pieces or rings)
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 glass of white wine
- Olive oil
- Sweet paprika
- Black pepper
- Cumin
- Bay leaves
- Thyme
- 2-3 cloves
- A splash of vinegar
- Salt
- Water
Method
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Basic Sofrito
Chop the onion, green pepper, tomato, and garlic. Sauté them in olive oil until they are well softened. -
Add Spices
Stir in the paprika, black pepper, cumin, and cloves. Quickly mix to prevent burning. -
Add the Squid
Incorporate the chopped squid and mix well with the sofrito. -
Liquids and Aromatics
Pour in the white wine, a splash of vinegar, and enough water to cover. Add bay leaves and thyme. -
Cooking
Cook over medium heat until the squid is tender (about 30-40 minutes). The sauce should thicken.
Continue cooking until the squid is tender and the sauce reaches the desired consistency. -
How to Serve
With papas arrugadas (the most typical in the Canary Islands)
Or even with bread for dipping.
Canarian Tips
Cumin and cloves are key for authentic flavour.
A touch of vinegar balances the stew.
You can add potatoes directly to the stew for a more complete dish.