- Cook the rice is boiling water seasoned with lemon rind and a bay leaf for 15 minutes.
- Clean the squid, separating the tentacles from the bodies.
- Blanch the tomatoes. Remove the skin and seeds and cut into chunks. Sprinkle with two torn basil leaves.
- Blend 3/4 cup basil with 1 Tbsp. oil; drain the rice and mix it with the basil oil. Using a spoon, stuff the squid bodies with the rice.Close the bodies with the tentacles fastening them in place with toothpicks. Brush the squid with the remaining oil and brown all sides in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, decrease the heat to low, add pepper to taste and cover. Cook for another 10 minutes and add salt to taste. Serve.
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Recipe adapted from: https://www.daringgourmet.com/chicken-teriyaki/
