Squid stuffed with rice and mushrooms
Description
The dish is easy to prepare without unnecessary complications. New Year is a long-awaited holiday, and naturally, every hostess wants to prepare something special for the table. I suggest surprising your loved ones and guests with a symbol of the upcoming New Year. For example, stuffed squid will look great among other dishes and appetizers. Tasty, healthy, and a bit fun—it's a worthy addition to your New Year's feast. I highly recommend keeping this recipe in mind. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Cook the rice in advance in salted water until done.
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Step 2
Dice the onion and grate the carrot. Sauté the vegetables until cooked, then transfer them to a deep plate.
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Step 3
In the same skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms. Add to the vegetables.
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Step 4
Add cooked rice, grated cheese (reserve a little for the top), and any chopped fresh herbs.
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Step 5
Add your favorite spices and salt to taste. Mix well. The filling is ready.
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Step 6
Pour boiling water over the squid bodies, then immediately cool with ice water.
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Step 7
Remove the thin membrane from the squid, clean out the innards and the cartilage, cut off the excess (lateral) parts from the bottom of the tail, and thoroughly rinse the bodies.
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Step 8
Stuff the squid, pressing the filling tightly. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
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Step 9
The squid stuffed with rice and mushrooms are ready. Carefully transfer the squid bodies onto a serving plate and decorate them creatively to resemble little pigs.