Pan-fried squid with borlotti beans, chilli, anchovy, parsley and chopped rocket

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Serves 4

Preparation time
overnight

Cooking time
1 to 2 hours








Ingredients

For the beans300g/11oz dried borlotti beans1 sprig sage1 red chilli, pricked with a knife1 garlic clove, cut into quarters2 tomatoes3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp red wine vinegarsalt and freshly ground black pepper For the squid6 whole fresh squiddrizzle extra virgin olive oil1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped3 anchovy fillets, chopped2 tbsp flatleaf parsley, chopped½ lemon, juice onlysalt and freshly ground black pepperTo servehandful chopped rocket, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice

Method

1. For the beans, soak the borlotti beans overnight in plenty of clean cold water.2. Drain the beans and transfer to a large pan with three times the volume of water. Add the sage, chilli, garlic and tomatoes.3. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer gently for one hour or until the beans are tender (the time may vary depending on the age of the beans).4. Drain off three-quarters of the cooking liquor then transfer the beans and the remaining cooking liquor into a bowl. Remove and discard the chilli and sage. Remove the garlic, mash with a fork then return to the beans and stir through.5. Season with salt and black pepper and stir in the olive oil and vinegar.6. For the squid, peel off the wings and outer membrane and remove the head and intestines. Cut in half lengthways and scrape out the inside with a knife. Wash thoroughly with cold water and pat dry.7. Lay the squid pieces flat, skin-side down, and score with a sharp knife in a criss-cross pattern.8. Season the squid with salt and freshly ground black pepper and rub a little olive oil into the skin.9. Place a non-stick pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the squid, scored side down. Cook for one minute until golden-brown, then turn over. 10. Add the chilli, anchovy fillets, parsley and lemon juice to the pan. 11. Remove the squid and quickly slice into bite-sized pieces. Return immediately to the pan and toss briefly through the other ingredients.12. To serve, place a spoon of the borlotti bean mixture in the centre of a plate. Place a small amount of rocket on top and then the chopped squid.