dish: calamar a la romana
ingredients: sliced onion, calamar rings, star anis, chopped tomatoes, turmeric, olive oil, fresh & ground coriander, chopped chilli, lemon
how: for tender calamar, leave to soak in milk for an hour. drain calamar. heat oil in pan and place onions on slow heat until cooked. add calamar and simmer until no water left in pan. add chopped tomatoes, chilli, star anis, turmeric, salt, pepper and ground coriander. leave to simmer. for extra flavour add small amount of port. before serving add fresh coriander and a hint of lemon.
hint: best served on basmati rice
