Best 2 Kalamaria Pilafi Squid Pilaf Recipes

Kalamaria Pilafi ( Squid Pilaf) image

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Squid

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 lbs. squid, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch circles
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup greek tomato sauce (from zaar Greek Tomato Sauce)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup long-grain rice

Steps:

Clean and cut the squid and chop the tentacles into small pieces. Heat a 12-inch frying pan and add the oil, garlic, onion, and celery, and saute until the onion is clear. Add the prepared squid and the remaining ingredients except the water and rice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covered.
Stir in the rice. Add the water, bring to a boil, and turn to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 25 minutes or until the rice is done. Additional salt may be added if needed.

Pilafi (Greek Style Rice) image

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
mushroom, chopped (optional, as desired)
salt, to taste
paprika, to taste