Rice with squid and saffron is a Spanish rice dish made with squid and saffron. It’s similar to paella, but it’s usually made in an ordinary pot rather than a paella pan.
To make it, you usually start by heating olive oil in a large pot and sautéing chopped onion and garlic until soft. Then add diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until the tomato breaks down.
Next, add the squid and cook for a few minutes until browned. Then add the rice and saffron and stir well to coat the rice in the oil and spices.
After that, add enough water or stock to cover everything, along with salt and pepper. The dish cooks over medium heat until the rice is done and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
Once the rice with squid and saffron is ready, it’s usually garnished with chopped parsley and served hot. It’s tasty and aromatic, with a beautiful golden color from the saffron, and popular in Spain’s coastal regions where seafood is plentiful.