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Granny's Squid In Red Wine Sauce

1 kg Small squid, (2lb)
5 tbl Olive or vegetable oil
500 gm Onions, sliced (1lb)
6 tbl Red wine
150 ml Water, (1/4 pint)
1 tsp Dried thyme
2 sm Tomatoes, chopped
1 x Green or red pepper, de-seeded and cut in thin strips
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Method :
Prepare the squid. Pull the head of each squid away by hand, slit open the body lengthways and empty it of all its innards; wash it to remove any trace of sand and drain it.
Cut off the upper part of the head, just underneath the eyes, being careful not to splash yourself with the ink, and discard it.
Wash the remaining part with the tentacles attached and drain.
Slice the bodies in 2.5cm (1inch) wide strips.
Heat the oil and fry the onions until lightly brown. Add the squid and fry on a high heat, stirring for a few minutes.
Pour in the wine slowly and then add the water, thyme and seasoning; cover and cook gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the tomatoes and pepper and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
The sauce should be substantially thick and deliciously sweet with softened onions.