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Chipirones En Su Tinta - Baby Squid In Its Ink

Chipirones En Su Tinta Recipe

Dani García
Chipirones En Su Tinta is a tapas using baby squids as the central ingredient. With the special sauce made from vegetable and ink mixed with rubbery pieces of squid, this dish promises to bring a unique oceanic vibe from Spanish coastal area to your meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Blender or Grater
  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plates

Ingredients
  

  • 24 baby squids
  • 2 onions
  • 1 green pepper
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • 4 ink envelopes
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preparing all of the vegetable ingredients, putting them in separate containers
  • Frying green pepper, garlic and onion over medium heat, seasoning with salt and black pepper
  • Adding white wine, simmering for 3-4 minutes
  • Adding chopped tomatoes, fry-stirring until the mixture becomes stiffer
  • Adding squid ink, simmering for 2 minutes
  • Preparing baby squids, adding to the mixture when it turns black and seasoning
  • Medium-heat simmering for 30 minutes
  • Putting cooked baby squids out, keep simmering the mixture
  • Use a strainer to take the mixture’s essence
  • Add the baby squids to the pot again, simmering for 3-4 minutes until boiling

Notes

  • Seafood is diverse, so is your choice. Depend on your own taste, choose your favorite ingredient to create the most suitable dish for yourself
  • The fresher the ingredients are, the tastier the dish is. It doesn’t matter if you use frozen or canned ones; however, pick the freshest ingredients if you have a chance, as it may amplify the deliciousness of the dish.