Squid with Tomatoes

Ingredients

• •2 pounds squid
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 Spanish onion, chopped
• •3 garlic cloves, chopped
• •1 pound tomatoes, skinned and diced
• •1½ tablespoon wine vinegar
• •½ teaspoon saffron strands, crushed in a little water
• •Salt and pepper
• •A bunch of parsley, chopped finely
• •A bunch of coriander, chopped finely

Directions

1. 1Clean the squid and cut the body into half inch rings. Cut the tentacles into small pieces.
2. 2Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft and golden. Add the garlic and fry until it begins to color then add the tomatoes, vinegar and saffron. Season.
3. 3Add squid to the sauce, adding just enough water to cover. Simmer for 4-5 minutes for baby squid or until the squid is tender and opaque which can take up to 45 minutes for larger squid.
4. 4Add the herbs and serve with bread or on a bed of rice.