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      Beatriz Torija posted an update

      a year ago

      Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

      Squid in oil. This is a typical specialty in Almería. Since I tried it there (and of course I went into the restaurant’s kitchen to be told all about it) I do it frequently. It is very simple. It’s actually confit squid, with lightly crushed garlic, black peppercorns and bay leaf. And covered with olive oil. The whole squid, well cleaned, salted… and the bigger the better.

      Over very low heat, covered for 15 minutes, turn over and cook for another five minutes, uncovered. And ready.

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      Lana Mihajlović, Luisa María Diaz and 5 others
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      • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

        But this squid must be delicious ! How beautiful it looks accompanied by those garlic, bay leaf and pepper. A simple recipe to delight the senses😍.

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        this is a master class in simplicity done right! 👩🏻‍🏫

        Cooking over low heat in oil should leave the squid with an incredibly tender texture, and that touch of garlic and bay leaf is sure to make it even tastier.

        One thing that strikes me is how you infuse the oil with aromatics – do you reuse it later for another preparation or does it disappear as soon as the dish is served?

        There is definitely knowledge and experience behind every step. Not just anyone can make something so simple have so much personality on the plate. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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          @sussan_scoolinaryteam ¡Qué buena pregunta!
          @beatriztorijagmail-com ¡Esa es la mejor forma de aprender: metiéndote hasta la cocina! (¡Qué coraje!) 🔥🐙 El confitado en aceite de oliva es una maravilla para resaltar la textura tierna del calamar y darle profundidad de sabor con los ajos y el laurel.
          Al hacerlo en casa, ¿has probado con diferentes tiempos o temperaturas para ajustar la textura?

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        • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

          @sussan_scoolinaryteam Importantísimo, se me había olvidado contarlo. Al servirlo, siempre se pone un poco del jugo… que vuela porque está riquísimo. Pero siempre sobra bastante, porque para confitarlo hay que cubrir el calamar de aceite, y luego éste siempre suelta algo de jugo. Lo que sobre lo guardo y lo uso en cualquier plato de peacado: un guiso, un arroz… ¡es una bomba de sabor!

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            @beatriztorijagmail-com Tiene todo el sentido guardar ese aceite infusionado, seguro transforma cualquier guiso o arroz en algo espectacular. Me encanta cómo cada paso de tu receta está pensado no solo para el plato en sí, sino también para futuras preparaciones. Gracias por compartir ese truco, sin duda es un detalle que marca la diferencia. 🫶🏻

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        • Simply perfect!

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        • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

          Very original, the laurel gives it a lot of flavor, I have not tasted it this way confit

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        • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

          This dish sounds absolutely amazing! The simplicity of the confit method with garlic, black pepper, and bay leaf really lets the squid shine. I can imagine how delicious it must be, especially after learning the recipe straight from the kitchen in Almería. Definitely adding this to my must-try list! 🦑🍽️🌿

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          • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

            @lanamihajlovic siiii, if you have the opportunity, do not hesitate to do it, it is delicious. A lot of oil is used, but then you take advantage of it, for other fish dishes.

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