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Arroz con Calamari

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medium grain rice
  • 1 tin cuttlefish (squid) with ink Goya or Iberia brand recommended
  • 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 Tbsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 envelope sazón
  • 2 Tbsp sofrito
  • 3 Tbsp tomato sauce or 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • sweet plantains & stewed black beans for serving, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium heat add your oil, sofrito and tomato sauce or paste, combine and heat through,
  • Add the tin of cuttlefish/squid, combine and then add the rice. Combine thoroughly then add your water. Add the seasonings to taste.
  • Bring to a boil when the rice has absorbed the liquid bring your flame to the lowest setting cover with a piece of foil fitted over the pot and the cover with your lid. Allow it to cook for 20 mins no peeking.
  • Serve warm with plantains and/or black beans.
Course: Dinner
Region: Latin America
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Crowd-pleaser