Cuttlefish recipe with peas and meatballs
In the kitchen of the Tritón restaurant, we believe that gastronomy is a bridge between the past and the present. Our philosophy is based on absolute respect for the product of the Costa Brava and Empordà, and if there is a dish that defines our passion for “sea and mountain”, it is, without a doubt, the Cuttlefish with peas and meatballs.
This recipe is a classic of Girona homes, a stew that requires time, good writing and, above all, top quality ingredients, as we select them every day at Tritón.
Ingredients (for 4 people)
For the meatballs:
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250 g minced pork and 250 g beef.
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1 farmer’s egg.
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Bread crumb soaked in milk, garlic and parsley.
For the stew:
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2 cuttlefish fresh from the market (with their spleen).
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400 g of fine peas (if they are of the season, best).
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2 Figueres onions and 3 ripe tomatoes.
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Homemade fish broth.
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The Picada: Almonds, a carquinyoli, garlic and parsley.
Step-by-step preparation
The secret begins with the stir-fry. First, we prepare the meatballs: mix the meat with the egg, garlic, parsley and bread. We make small balls, flour them and brown them lightly in an earthenware pan with extra virgin olive oil. We reserve them.
Recipe for cuttlefish with peas and meatballs
In the same pan, sauté the cuttlefish cut into regular cubes. When it has released the water and begins to take on color, we set it aside. It is time for patience: we add the finely chopped onion and let it cook over low heat until it is very dark, almost caramelized. We add the grated tomato and the spleen of the cuttlefish, which will provide an incomparable marine depth.
Once the sofrito is tied, we put the cuttlefish and the meatballs back in. We cover with the fish broth and let it make the characteristic “xup-xup” sound for about 20 minutes. Five minutes before the end, we add the peas and the picada, which will thicken the sauce and give it the final touch of Empordà.
An experience at Tritón Gualta
Cooking this dish at home is a pleasure, but enjoying it on our terrace in Gualta is a complete sensory experience. At the Tritón restaurant, we strive for every bite to transport you to the kitchen of our grandmothers, but with the service and attention you deserve.
If you want to taste the best Mediterranean cuisine, surrounded by the peace that can be breathed in this corner of the Empordà, we invite you to visit us. Let us take care of the kitchen while you enjoy a good DO Empordà wine and the best company.
