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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds calamari and tenacles, clean
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 each red chili peppers dry, broken
- 3 large onions
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Clean calamari and cut tubes crosswise into 1/2 inch rings.
- Dry calamari on paper towels and reserve.
- In a medium frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the calamari and saute until the rings turn opaque white, about 30 seconds to one minute.
- Transfer calamari to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe pan dry, add remaining oil and heat.
- Add chile pepper and heat until it turns dark.
- Remove chile with a slotted spoon and discard.
- Add the onions to the hot chile oil and cook, stirring, until onions are wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, partially cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized (golden brown), 30 to 40 minutes.
- (Add more oil if onions are dry or stick to the pan).
- Season with salt/pepper.
- Add calamari and stir until heated throughout.
- Serve with slices of hot or toasted French bread.
