Rice and Squid

Name: Rice and Squid
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cups diced ( 1/2 inch) onion (about 3/4 pound); 1 cup diced ( 1/2 inch) celery (about 3 ribs); 3/4 cup diced ( 1/2 inch) scallion (6 to 8 scallions); 2 pounds cleaned squid, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups Thai rice (about 14 ounces), available in some supermarkets and most Asian specialty food stores; 2 cups diced ( 1/2 inch) ripe tomato; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons); 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 cup); Peel of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler; 1 or 2 Thai peppers (amount depending on pepper size and desired hotness), chopped; 2 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste; Tabasco red pepper sauce (optional)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups diced ( 1/2 inch) onion (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup diced ( 1/2 inch) celery (about 3 ribs)
3/4 cup diced ( 1/2 inch) scallion (6 to 8 scallions)
2 pounds cleaned squid, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups Thai rice (about 14 ounces), available in some supermarkets and most Asian specialty food stores
2 cups diced ( 1/2 inch) ripe tomato
6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Peel of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 or 2 Thai peppers (amount depending on pepper size and desired hotness), chopped
2 teaspoons salt, plus additional to taste
Tabasco red pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1

In a large, sturdy saucepan, heat the oil until hot but not smoking.
2

Add the onion, celery and scallion, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Add the squid and rice, and mix well.
4

Stir in the tomato, garlic, ginger, lemon peel, Thai pepper and salt, along with 2 1/2 cups warm tap water.
5

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.
6

When it comes to a full boil, reduce the heat to very low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
7

Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
8

If desired, pass additional salt and Tabasco sauce.